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1960 Map of Blaine

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Blaine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Salamonie River cuts through this rural landscape in Jay County, anchoring a network of small agricultural settlements and family-named landmarks. The hamlet of Blaine serves as a central point along the New York Chicago and St Louis Railroad, which parallels Blaine Run to the southeast. This 1960 field check reveals a community defined by its local institutions, including Sugar Grove Ch, Hopewell Ch, and Walnut Corner Ch, each serving its respective corner of the township.

Evidence of mid-century infrastructure and local economy is visible in the Radio Tower (WPGN) and the Drive-in Theater located near the river's bend. The map also meticulously records several family burial grounds such as Whicker Cem, Whaley Cem, and Hearne Cem, providing essential data for genealogical research. The drainage patterns of the era are documented through numerous named ditches and runs, such as Wall Run and Wicker Run, illustrating the managed hydrology of Indiana farmland.