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2019 Map of Tunnelton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The East Fork White River carves a deep, winding path through the limestone-dominated landscape of Lawrence County, Indiana, creating the dramatic narrow ridge known as the Devils Backbone. This 2019 survey documents the river-oriented geography of small rural settlements including Tunnelton and Fort Ritner, both situated along the primary rail line following the river valley. The topography is defined by sharp elevation changes, particularly at Tunnel Hill and the steep Hemlock Bluff further east.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family and community burial sites such as Dodd Cem, Sherrill Cem, and Brown Cem. The map illustrates the complex drainage network of Guthrie Creek, Back Creek, and Sugar Creek as they converge toward the larger river system. North of the river, Pinhook sits amidst high ground near the waters of Ken Ray Lake, while the long spine of Ditney Ridge stretches through the center of the quadrangle.