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2013 Map of Patriot

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Patriot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Ohio River carves a sweeping path through this borderland region, defining the landscape and historical development of the area. On the Indiana side, the town of Patriot sits perched on the riverbank, supported by the fertile lowlands of Egypt Bottom and Steele Bottom. These riverbottoms contrast with the upland terrain of Searcy Ridge and Wade Hill, where small settlements like Searcy Crossroads and Gurley Corner developed along the winding ridgeline roads. Across the water in Kentucky, the terrain is deeply dissected by numerous watercourses, including Paint Lick Cr and Big Bone Cr, the latter flowing past the prominent Big Bone Island.

The infrastructure here reflects a traditional river-and-road economy, with primary routes like the highway through Napoleon connecting the interior to the river corridor. Smaller drainages such as Sand Run, Bryant Cr, and Little Sugar Cr create a complex network of valleys that have historically influenced property lines and local travel. This survey provides a clear view of the rural settlement patterns and the enduring importance of the river as a geographic anchor for the surrounding communities.