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1966 Map of Arney

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Arney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Eel River and White River converge in the southern reaches of this mid-century landscape, defining a region where water and rail dictate the geography. The presence of the Penn Central railroad corridors underscores the area's role in the mid-1960s transportation network, connecting settlements like Worthington and Arney. While the rivers meander through the bottomlands, the topography rises toward Need Hill and Kelley Ridge, providing a diverse backdrop for several rural communities.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of family-named landmarks and spiritual centers. Small cemeteries such as Little John Cem and Oak Grove Cem are scattered across the townships of Jefferson and Franklin, often located near country churches like Dutch Bethel Ch or Antioch Ch. Notably, the Farmers Ferry remains marked along the White River, a tangible link to older river-crossing methods that once tied together the small hamlets of Farmers and Point Commerce.