2010 Map of Taswell

About this map

Patoka Lake dominates the northern landscape of this Crawford County region, where the reservoir's fingers reach into valleys carved by the Little Patoka River and Highfill Creek. This 2010 survey reveals a rural landscape defined by scattered settlements like Taswell, Eckerty, and Mifflin, alongside numerous family-named burial grounds including Mount Eden Cemetery and Williams Cemetery. The area’s rugged natural profile is anchored by Tick Ridge and the Hemlock Cliffs Recreation Area, a site of notable geological interest. A distinct shift in the watershed is evident as the terrain transitions toward the Anderson River and Otter Creek systems. Historical infrastructure such as Spears Lookout Tower and the Salinda Lake Dam remain visible, while the southern edge is marked by the community of Doolittle Mills. This map illustrates the intersection of mid-century water management projects with nineteenth-century rural settlement patterns.