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1962 Map of Boswell

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Boswell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Boswell anchors the southeast corner of this Western Indiana landscape, showing the town's structural layout during a period of transition in rail transport and rural infrastructure. The map details a strictly organized agricultural grid defined by the Parish Grove, Hickory Grove, and Grant townships. Key community hubs include Freeland Park, Dunnington, and Talbot, each serving as focal points for the surrounding farmland.

Transport history is prominently displayed through the intersection of the Norfolk and Western and Conrail lines, which supported the local economy alongside facilities like the Storage Bins near Dunn. Local education and faith are represented by St Marys Sch and Zion Ch, while the natural drainage of the prairie is visible through Mud Creek and various man-made channels like Salmon Ditch and Gretencord Ditch.