1961 Map of Patriot

About this map

The Ohio River carves a dramatic oxbow through this borderland, where the Indiana-Kentucky state line follows the river's center. Fertile floodplains like Mexico Bottom, Steele Bottom, and Egypt Bottom define the interior bends, while the surrounding uplands of Posey are marked by a dense network of family cemeteries and rural crossroads. The town of Patriot sits at the river's edge, serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural community. Deeply incised creek valleys such as Goose Creek and Paint Lick drain the limestone topography, creating a landscape of ridges and hollows that historically isolated small settlements. This 1961 revision documents a transitional period for the river valley, showing established landmarks like Sugar Creek Ch and the 100F Cem alongside industrial features such as the Sand and Gravel Pit near the southern river bend.