2016 Map of Norman

About this map

Hoosier National Forest dominates the northern reaches of this Lawrence County landscape, where a series of numbered ridges like Hickory Ridge 1 and Hickory Ridge 10 define the rugged topography. The settlement of Heltonville anchors the western edge near the headwaters of Leatherwood Creek, while Zelma and Norman occupy the central and eastern sections. This area shows a pattern of high-ridge forestry and creek-bottom agriculture typical of the region, with family-named landforms such as Mitchell Ridge and Dennis Murphy Hollow providing a link to early inhabitants. Genealogical interest is high throughout the quadrangle, with several scattered burial sites including Mitchell Cem, Faubion Cem, and Scott Wray Cem. The network of country roads, such as Heltonville Mill Rd and Mundell Church Rd, follows the winding paths carved by waterways like Back Creek and Henderson Cr.