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1966 Map of Belmont

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Belmont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Belmont and the surrounding timberlands of Brown County appear as they were in the mid-1960s, a period when reforestation and conservation efforts had fully matured into the Yellowwood State Forest and Hoosier National Forest. The landscape is dominated by the dendritic drainage of Salt Creek, with Yellowwood Lake and Somerset Lake providing focal points for local recreation. The map reveals the intricate network of ridge-top roads and hollows, including Lanam Ridge Road and Yellowwood Road, which connect rural enclaves and family sites like Lanam Cem.

Cultural landmarks such as the TC Steele State Memorial and Duncan Ch highlight the area's dual identity as a center for the arts and a traditional rural community. Near the eastern edge, the growth of Nashville is evident alongside newer developments like Annandale Estates. This survey provides researchers a view of the transition between historic homesteading sites and the establishment of state parks like Brown County State Park.