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1946 Map of Belmont

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Belmont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Yellowwood Lake and the dense ridge systems of south-central Indiana define this mid-century landscape. Just after the war, the area shows a clear divide between the expansive Yellowwood State Forest and the beginning of Brown County State Park. The small settlement of Belmont serves as a local hub near State Road 46, supported by the Belmont Sch and nearby Duncan Ch.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks including Lanam Ridge, Bill Jack Ridge, and Taylor Ridge. Numerous small cemeteries like Percifield Cem and Shipley Cem are tucked into the hollows, often near former school sites like Lower Schooner Sch. The map also captures historical infrastructure such as the West Toll House near the park boundary and the T G Steele Memorial, marking the legacy of the local artist colony and early conservation efforts.