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1958 Map of Branchville

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Branchville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Oil Creek carves a central path through this section of the Hoosier National Forest, where the complex topography of southern Indiana is defined by deep hollows and narrow ridges. Small, established communities like Branchville, Saint Croix, and Doolittle Mills serve as focal points in a landscape where transportation follows the winding contours of the land. The presence of numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Rickenbaugh Cem, Guillaume Cem, and Luxenburger Cem, suggests a long history of local settlement and genealogical depth throughout the Oil and Union townships.

Industrial activity is noted by a Quarry near the center of the sheet, while the West Fork Lookout Tower on McKenzie Ridge highlights the era's focus on forest management and fire observation. The drainage network is particularly dense here, featuring named waterways like Massey Creek, Potts Creek, and the Middle Fork Anderson River. The map also captures modern infrastructure transitions, including an Interchange and a Rest Area, reflecting the arrival of higher-capacity roadways into the hills.