2016 Map of Richland City

About this map

Richland City and the surrounding agricultural landscape of southern Indiana are defined by an intricate network of drainage ditches and small settlements in this 2016 survey. The terrain transitions from the low-lying wetlands of Willow Pond Bed and the Rose Pond Ditch in the south to the more elevated Sand Ridge in the central portion of the quadrangle. This area, located near the Warrick Co Spencer Co line, reveals a pattern of rural life centered around crossroad hamlets such as Bullocktown, Hatfield, and Eureka. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites preserved in the landscape, including Gwaltney Memorial Cem, Broshears Cem, and the Warren Cem. The map's detailed hydrography, featuring man-made improvements like Hooppole Ditch and Sweezer Ditch, illustrates a long history of water management required to support the local farming economy.