1981 Map of Rising Sun

About this map

Rising Sun dominates the Indiana side of the Ohio River in this detailed 1980s-era study, sitting across from the Kentucky landing of Rabbit Hash. The map captures the distinct topography of the river valley, where narrow alluvial plains like Upper East Bend Bottom contrast with the dissected hills of the Kentucky interior. A dense concentration of family and community landmarks, such as Cedar Hedge Cem and the Waterloo Ch, speaks to a long-established rural settlement pattern on both sides of the state line. At the southeastern corner, the landscape transitions toward the unique geological and paleontological terrain of Big Bone Lick State Park, situated along Big Bone Creek. The presence of large-scale infrastructure like the Powerplant and several Gravel Pits illustrates the industrial utility of the river corridor alongside traditional agricultural communities like Hamilton and Belleview.