2016 Map of Reelsville

About this map

Big Walnut Creek meanders through the heart of this Putnam County landscape, defining the character of small communities like Reelsville and Manhattan. This 2016 survey illustrates a region where transportation history is deeply embedded in the terrain, evidenced by several historic crossings including the Houck Covered Bridge and the Manhattan Covered Bridge. The map shows a transition from the upland heights of Fern Cliff and Indian Ridge down to the fertile bottoms of Deer Creek and Leatherwood Cr. Genealogists will find notable value in the clearly marked burial grounds such as Boone-Hutcheson Cem and Salem Cem, which serve as quiet landmarks alongside the modern road network. The settlement at Pleasant Gardens and the industrial activity near Limedale further showcase the varied land use across this part of Indiana.