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1958 Map of Bicknell

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Bicknell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Bicknell serves as the central hub of this late 1950s landscape, characterized by the intersection of traditional agriculture and industrial activity. To the north and south, the towns of Freelandville and Edwardsport anchor the rural landscape, while the smaller settlement of Johnstown sits just west of the main city center. The economy of the era is clearly visible through the presence of a Strip Mine and the complex infrastructure supporting it, including an Old Railroad Grade and the Conrail lines that crisscross the terrain.

Natural drainage is a defining feature, with the White River carving through the southeast corner near Purdy Marsh. Family and local history are preserved in numerous landmarks such as Walker Cem, Chambers Cem, and the Odd Fellows Cem. The landscape is further dotted with social and spiritual centers like Bethel Ch and the Bicknell Country Club, reflecting the community's mid-century layout before later developments changed the local topography.