2022 Map of Valeene

About this map

The Patoka River winds through the heart of this landscape, carving a valley that separates the scattered settlements of southern Orange County. Much of the central terrain is protected within the Hoosier National Forest, characterized by deep drainages like Underwood Hollow and Bird Hollow. The human geography is defined by small, quiet communities including Valeene, Bacon, and Pearsontown, connected by rural routes such as State Rd 37. Genealogy researchers will find several significant burial sites, most notably the Little Africa Cem in the north and the Cook - Tucker Cem near the Crawford County line. To the west, the community of Fargo sits near the headwaters of Dillard Cr, while the northern reaches feature Sleepy Hollow Lake and the Danners Chapel Cem. The map illustrates a contemporary balance between managed forest lands and long-standing rural neighborhoods.