2013 Map of Tunnelton

About this map

The E Fork White River defines the southern reach of this landscape, where the settlements of Tunnelton and Fort Ritner were established along the river valley. The topography is notably marked by the Devils Backbone, a narrow ridge flanked by the river and Guthrie Cr. This area shows a complex network of ridges and hollows, including the uniquely named Jones Defeat Hollow and Ditney Ridge, illustrating how the early road system followed the difficult local geography. To the north, the small community of Leesville sits near the junction of Old US Hwy 50, while Pinhook and Ken-Ray Lake represent more contemporary residential footprints. The map captures the enduring rural character of Lawrence County, where small creeks like Back Cr and Crawford Cr carve through the limestone-rich terrain of southern Indiana.