1943 Map of Batesville

About this map

Batesville sits at the heart of this mid-century landscape, positioned north of the White River where the Missouri Pacific railroad branches through the valleys. The map illustrates a transitional economy, balancing the urban center of Batesville with outlying industrial sites like the Scheid Quarry, the Barron Mine, and the Miller-Rhinehart Washer. Along the river's winding path, Earnheart Island and Luster Island sit near the mouth of the Simpson Slough, while Ruddell Lake and Lake Unico reflect the hydrology of the lowlands.