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1946 Map of Batesville

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Batesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Batesville and the surrounding borderlands of Franklin Co Ripley Co appear in high detail during the mid-1940s. The landscape is defined by the sharp contrast between the dissected hill country to the north and the flatter agricultural plains to the south. The New York Central railroad serves as the primary industrial corridor, anchoring the growth of Batesville and connecting the smaller hamlets of Morris and Spades.

Further north, the village of Oldenburg sits amidst the winding valleys of Harvey Branch and Clear Fork, while Huntersville remains a distinct settlement just northwest of the Batesville town center. Local recreation and infrastructure are marked by Liberty Park and the Mollenkramer Res, reflecting a community centered on established rail-and-water networks. This survey captures the region before modern highway expansion, preserving the footprint of rural intersections like Cross Roads and Ballstown.