2022 Map of Patriot

About this map

The Ohio River forms a wide, sweeping bend at the heart of this landscape, separating Switzerland County, Indiana, from the Kentucky counties of Boone, Gallatin, and Grant. Along the river’s floodplain, fertile areas known as Mexico Bottom, Steele Bottom, and Egypt Bottom reflect a long history of agricultural utilization. The settlement of Patriot sits perched on the Indiana bank, while Napoleon lies further inland to the southeast. High ridges and deep creek valleys define the local topography, with Mead Ridge and Searey Ridge offering significant elevation over the river valley. Numerous family burial grounds, such as McNutt Cem, Richardson Cem, and Dawley Cem, are scattered across these hills, providing essential data points for genealogical research. Transportation follows the natural contours of the land, ranging from the Steele's Bottom Airport on the river flats to the winding courses of Goose Creek and Paint Lick Creek.