1961 Map of Boonville

About this map

Boonville serves as the hub of this Southwest Indiana landscape, characterized by an intensive pattern of resource extraction and water management. Numerous Strip Mine excavations dominate the terrain, particularly north and west of the city, serviced by the Alcoa Squaw Creek Mine Railroad and the Southern Railroad. The presence of established institutions like St Clements Sch, Clarke Sch, and the Courthouse reflect the town's role as a county seat. Outside the central grid, the map documents a network of family-named cemeteries such as Clutter Stone Cem and Ellis Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research. Water control is evident through the engineering of the Carter Traylor Ditch and Kelly Ditch, which drain the lowlands into Cypress Creek, while Scales Lake County Park provides a managed recreational space amid the industrial activity.