2016 Map of Velpen

About this map

Velpen and Holland anchor the landscape along the border of Pike and Dubois counties in southern Indiana. The northern reaches are defined by the wide valley of the Patoka River and the low-lying terrain of Big Bottom, while the southern half transitions toward the Mitchell Plain. This area is characterized by a high density of small family and community burial grounds, including the Walnut Grove Cem and Stillwell Cem, which provide significant data points for genealogical research. The map documents the local water systems including Lake Helmerich, McMurtrie Lake, and Holland Lake, along with the creeks that drain into the Patoka River basin. Scattered settlements like Pikeville, Duff, and Zoar are connected by a grid of rural routes such as E State Rd 64 and S State Rd 257, reflecting a long-standing agricultural and rural community structure.