1962 Map of Brookston

About this map

The Tippecanoe Battlefield Memorial stands as a central historical landmark at the southern edge of this landscape, marking the site of the 1811 conflict near the settlement of Battle Ground. The area is defined by the significant confluence of the Tippecanoe River and the Wabash River, which carve a winding path through the prairie. While the northern section around Brookston and Springboro reflects a grid-based agricultural pattern, the riverbanks are densely wooded and dotted with recreational sites like Camp Tecumseh and the Battle Ground Campground. Genealogists will find several notable burial grounds throughout the quadrangle, including the Smelcer Cem and Harvey Cem. The transportation network relies on the Csxt rail line and a series of rural roads like Prairie Road and Tower Road, illustrating the post-war development of White and Tippecanoe Counties.