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1966 Map of Belmont

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Belmont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The T C Steele State Memorial anchors the southwestern corner of this mid-century survey, preserving the legacy of the Impressionist artist amidst the high ridges of Brown County. The landscape is defined by the convergence of massive public lands, including the Yellowwood State Forest and portions of the Hoosier National Forest. These protected woodlands are dissected by a network of drainage systems, most notably Salt Creek and the long, branching reach of Yellowwood Lake.

Genealogists will find many family landmarks preserved in the topography, from Lanam Cem on Lanam Ridge to Rose Cem near Belmont. The transition between the rural hill country and more developed areas is evident near Nashville and the Annandale Estates in the northeast. Transportation history is captured by the route of the Illinois Central RR and the Indiana Road, which facilitated movement through the steep terrain marked by features like Scarce O' Fat Ridge and Buckner Knob.