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2019 Map of Solsberry

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Solsberry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Solsberry and the surrounding Greene County hills define this landscape, where early 21st-century settlement patterns remain deeply tied to the winding watercourses and ridgelines. The area is characterized by a dense network of creek branches, including Richland Creek, Beech Cr, and Clifty Br, which carve through the terrain and influence the placement of historic communities like Ridgeport and Park. A significant geological and ecological feature, the American Bottoms, stretches across the central portion of the map, illustrating the unique drainage characteristics of this part of southern Indiana.

Genealogists and local historians will find numerous family and community landmarks preserved, particularly the scattered burial grounds that dot the countryside. These include Stone Cem, Augustine Burch Cem, and Newark Cem, providing tangible links to the area's early residents. Landmarks like Blue Heron RDG and Panther Ridge highlight the area's elevation changes, while Beechwood Lake serves as a prominent local water feature in the northwest corner.