2019 Map of Patoka

About this map

Patoka and Hazleton anchor this section of Southwestern Indiana, where the White River and Patoka River meander through a landscape defined by complex drainage and agriculture. The convergence of these waterways, along with features like Thompson Ditch and Trippet Ditch, reflects a century-long effort to manage the fertile bottomlands of the Wabash Valley. For those tracing family histories in Gibson and Knox Counties, the map is a primary reference for locating rural burial grounds, including Barnett Cem, Morrison Cem, and Field Cem. Transport infrastructure is prominent, featuring the CSX railroad corridor and local aviation sites such as Hull Airport and Snider Field. The terrain rises at Bald Hill, providing a rare elevation point amidst the river plains and ditches like Houchins Ditch that crisscross the rural townships.