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1962 Map of Bargersville

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Bargersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Illinois Central Railroad anchors the eastern Johnson County landscape, connecting the agricultural crossroads of Bargersville and Old Bargersville to the surrounding rural townships. The 1960s terrain is defined by a dense network of small streams like Honey Creek and Mallow Run that drain toward the White River in the northwest. This era shows the transition from a traditional farming community toward suburban growth, evidenced by the Center Grove High School and the Drive-in Theater near McCarty.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and resting places, including Boles Cem, McColgin Cem, and Gilmore Cem. Distinctive topographic features like Sally Doty Hill and The Bluffs overlook the river valley, while small named settlements such as Stones Crossing, Smith Valley, and Kinder illustrate the historical settlement pattern of White River and Union Townships prior to modern expansion.