1956 Map of Alfordsville

About this map

Alfordsville serves as the central hub of this mid-1950s survey of the tri-county borderlands where Daviess, Martin, and Dubois counties meet. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the East Fork White River in the north and south, while the interior is a network of small creeks like East Fork Sugar Creek and Slate Creek. The map records a rural society anchored by several small country congregations, including Truelove Ch and Old Union Ch. A notable industrial presence is seen in the clusters of Strip Mine operations scattered between Whitfield and Alfordsville, illustrating the extraction economy that existed alongside traditional farming. High points like Knob Hill and Knott Hill rise above the drainage basins, providing a clear picture of the local topography before modern development altered the footprint of these small farming communities.