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1949 Map of Alamo

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Alamo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Sugar Creek carves a dramatic path through this central Indiana landscape, anchored by the protected acreage of Shades Park. This 1940s survey reveals a deeply incised river valley characterized by landmarks like Devils Backbone and Pedestal Rock. Along the water, the transition from industrial past to recreational present is visible at Deer Mill and Cold Spring Camp.

Upland from the river, the farming settlements of Alamo, Byron, and Waveland are connected by a network of rural roads and the Pennsylvania railroad line. Local heritage is preserved in scattered landmarks such as Liberty Sch, Freedom Ch, and family burying grounds like Stonebraker Cem and Maple Ridge Cem. The map captures the meeting point of Fountain, Montgomery, and Parke counties, showing a rural economy defined by the winding tributaries of Little Raccoon Creek and Indian Creek.