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1950 Map of Andrews

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Andrews
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Wabash RR cuts across the northern Indiana landscape of Huntington County, anchoring the settlement of Andrews just south of the Wabash River. This 1950 survey highlights a rural topography defined by the winding paths of Loon Creek, Majenica Creek, and the Salamonie River to the south. The distribution of Pleasant Grove Ch, Pilcher Chapel, and Jennings Chapel indicates a well-established network of country parishes serving the townships of Dallas, Huntington, Polk, and Lancaster.

Educational sites like the Huntington Twp Sch and Lancaster Twp Sch provide valuable touchpoints for genealogists tracing mid-century family locations. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the dramatic curve of Heineys Bend, where the river creates a distinct peninsula of agricultural land. This map preserves the transition from the river-and-rail industry of the town to the managed woodlots and pastures of the surrounding countryside.