2019 Map of Waldron

About this map

St. Paul and Waldron anchor this part of Shelby County, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of the Flatrock River. The area maintains a high density of small rural burial grounds that offer significant value for genealogical research, including the Vienna Cem, Simmons Cem, and Means Cem. The settlement pattern follows a mix of traditional river-oriented clusters and the rigid grid of the Public Land Survey System, with small communities like Geneva and Middletown punctuating the agricultural fields. The transportation network is dominated by the diagonal corridor of E Michigan Rd, which cuts across the township lines. Unusual for such a rural area, the map features two distinct landing strips, Whelen Airport and Fischer Field, indicating the importance of light aviation to the local region. Several waterways, such as Conns Creek and Deer Cr, converge near the established town centers, illustrating the historical importance of drainage and water access in this part of Indiana.