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1981 Map of Solitude

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Solitude
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Wabash River creates a dynamic border between Indiana and Illinois, defining a landscape of sprawling islands and relic watercourses. Significant features like Ribeyre Island and Turkey Island are framed by the Old Channel, reflecting the shifting nature of the river's path over time. To the east, the historic settlement of New Harmony stands as a focal point, complemented by the The Labyrinth and Murphy Park. This 1981 survey details a region where the traditional river-and-rail economy is still visible through the Louisville and Nashville railroad lines and several active Oil Fields.

Further south, the terrain transitions into the wooded hills of Harmony State Park and the small communities of Solitude, Savah, and Grafton. Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the numerous burial grounds and rural churches that dot the countryside, including Alexander Cem, French Cem, and Olive Chapel. Numerous seasonal runs, such as Thrall Run and Gimlet Run, drain the interior toward the Wabash, mapping a complex drainage system that has shaped the area's agricultural and social layout.