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1970 Map of New Amsterdam

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of New Amsterdam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

New Amsterdam sits at a prominent bend in the Ohio River, serving as a focal point for this 1970 survey of the river boundary between Harrison County, Indiana, and Meade County, Kentucky. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, where deep ravines and high points like Chism Ridge and Turkey Heaven Ridge shape the settlement patterns. Small upland communities and family landmarks are scattered throughout the winding hollows, including Beechland, Battletown, and Lodale.

Genealogists and local historians can find specific sites of worship and rest, such as Wolf Creek Ch and the nearby Greer Cem. The rural infrastructure of the mid-20th century is evident through labels for the Lawson Sch and a Lookout Tower positioned for a commanding view of the river valley. From the Overflow Pond in the north to the small settlement of Andyville in the southwest, the map traces the intersection of rugged topography and the essential river economy.