1981 Map of Solitude

About this map

New Harmony anchors the northeastern corner of this landscape, a historic settlement defined by the winding course of the Wabash River. The river's dynamic nature is evident through remnant features like Wabash River (Old Channel) and the horseshoe-shaped Hawthorne Bend, which together isolate large land masses such as Ribeyre Island and Mink Island. Cultural landmarks including The Labyrinth State Memorial and Murphy Park highlight the region's communal history, while the sprawling Harmonie State Park occupies a significant portion of the timbered river bluffs. Further south, the landscape transitions into agricultural flats and industrial zones, notably the Hawthorne Oil Field. Small rural centers such as Savah and Solitude are connected by a network of drainage ways including Gresham Creek and Rush Creek, with local heritage preserved at the Bethesda Ch and Alexander Cem.