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1957 Map of Bedford West

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Bedford West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The East Fork White River carves a dramatic path through Lawrence County, creating distinctive landmarks like Gyger Bend, Stumphole Bridge, and the large loop at Horseshoe Bend. During this mid-century period, the landscape is defined by its industrial and agricultural balance, featuring multiple limestone quarries and sand pits near the city limits of Bedford. Regional transit is anchored by two major rail lines, the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and the Monon RR, which parallel the river and serve the local quarrying industry.

Rural life is anchored by small settlements such as Fayetteville, Eureka, and Coxton. For those researching local family history, the map provides precise locations for several houses of worship, including Old Union Ch and Wesley Chapel, alongside family-named burial grounds like Knox Cem and Bass Cem. The southern reach of the map even captures the Mitchell Speedway, showing the area's recreational development just north of Rariden Hill.