1902 Map of Boonville

About this map

Boonville serves as the primary hub in this turn-of-the-century landscape, where the Southern RR and the Indianapolis and Evansville RR converge to shape the local economy. The map reveals a transition from water-based transport to rail, most notably evidenced by the abandoned canal snaking through Campbell township near Millersburg. This infrastructure, alongside the winding course of Pigeon Creek, dictates the placement of smaller settlements like Chandler, Elberfeld, and Lynnville. High ground is defined by distinct landmarks such as Big Ditney Hill and Little Ditney Hill, providing contrast to the low-lying drainage basins of Cypress Creek and Squaw Creek. The presence of numerous township boundaries, including Hart, Barton, and Greer, offers a clear look at the civic organization of Warrick County during this period of growth.