2013 Map of Smedley

About this map

The Lost River and its N Fork Lost River tributaries define the lower portion of this landscape, where the settlement of Smedley sits near the crossing of local rail and road corridors. This 2013 survey of Washington County illustrates a predominantly rural and agricultural pattern, characterized by family-named landmarks and ridge-top settlements like McKinley and Haleysbury to the north. Elevated terrain such as Fleener Ridge and Walnut Ridge separate the various creek valleys, including the drainages of Buffalo Cr and Rush Cr. The area around Rush Creek Valley and John Hays Lake shows a network of local routes like W Enon Church Rd and N Rush Creek Rd, which connect small communities such as Prowsville and Hitchcock. The presence of industrial and agricultural sites, including Stone Poultry Farms and the Washington County Landfill, provides insight into the modern land use of this southern Indiana region.