1970 Map of Alton
USGS Topo · Published 1972About this map
The Ohio River carves a massive, winding path through this 1970 landscape, defining the state boundary between Kentucky and Indiana. Along its steep banks, small riverfront communities like Alton and Concordia mark historic points of commerce and crossing, such as the Ferry Cross Roads Ch site. The terrain is notably varied, featuring the Buzzard Roost Overlook within the Boone Harrison-Crawford State Forest and the unusual geological depressions of the Jarbo Sinks further inland. Social life in the river hills is anchored by established institutions like St Theresa Academy and rural churches including Sacred Heart Ch and Cross Roads Ch. The map provides a look at the interplay of public land, including the Hoosier National Forest, and small-scale settlements such as Mooleyville and Rhodelia nestled in the valleys and hollows of Meade and Crawford counties.
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