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1969 Map of Patriot

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Patriot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Ohio River carves a deep horseshoe bend through this borderland where Switzerland County, Indiana, meets Boone and Gallatin Counties in Kentucky. The settlement of Patriot sits at the river's edge, surrounded by fertile lowlands like Mexico Bottom, Steele Bottom, and Egypt Bottom. These flat expanses contrast sharply with the dissected uplands, where a network of family-named landmarks and rural institutions defines the social geography.

Genealogists can trace local history through numerous small burial grounds and congregations, including the Warner Cem, Steele Cem, and the Concord Ch. The river's influence is ever-present, marked by Big Bone Island and several boat ramps. Inland, the landscape is shaped by the drainages of Big Bone Creek and Sugar Creek, while small crossroads such as Searcy Crossroads and Gurley Corner mark the intersections of the era's rural road network.