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1965 Map of Brighton

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Brighton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Brighton serves as the primary rail hub on this mid-century survey, situated along the Illinois Central Gulf railroad as it cuts through the rural landscape of Tipton and Shelby counties. The map captures a detailed agrarian community network anchored by local institutions like the Bloomington Sch and the Dunlap Orphanage. A series of small settlements including Idaville, Madge, and the curiously named Mudville are connected by a web of local roads such as Tracy Road and Brunswick Road.

Water management and agriculture are visible through features like the Canal and Indian Creek, while local genealogy is preserved in the numerous country churches and burial grounds. From Shiloh Ch in the north to Macedonia Ch near the southern border, these landmarks pinpoint the centers of social life for Tipton County residents. The presence of the Penal Farm and various Gravel Pits reflects the local infrastructure and land use during the 1960s.