1950 Map of Ashland

About this map

Ashland serves as the focal point of this Benton County survey, situated amidst a landscape of small agricultural settlements and rural congregations. The northern reaches are defined by the Illinois Central railroad corridor passing through Michigan City, while the southern portion transitions into the managed timberlands of the Holly Springs National Forest. The map captures a high density of local landmarks essential for genealogical research, including numerous family-named burial grounds like the Valentine Cem and McKinzie Cem.