2010 Map of Shoals

About this map

The East Fork White River anchors this landscape, carving a deep, serpentine path through Martin County. This waterway is defined by its dramatic geological formations, including Pinnacle Rock, House Rock, and the sharp turn at Heathen Bend. Along its banks, the town of Shoals serves as the primary settlement, situated near the Shoals Overlook and the ancient site of Shell Mound. This river-centric geography historically dictated the placement of small communities like Ironton and Lacy, as well as several family-oriented burying grounds including McBrides Cemetery and Sholts Cemetery. The terrain is deeply dissected by numerous creeks and runs, such as Boggs Creek and Beaver Creek, which feed into the main river valley. This map captures a rural Indiana landscape where transport and community life remained closely tied to the natural contours of the river and its many tributaries.