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1958 Map of Brownstown

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Brownstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Brownstown and the neighboring community of Ewing serve as the focal point for this survey, situated along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the East Fork White River and the West Branch White River, where the Shields Covered Bridge stands as a notable landmark near the settlement of Shields. Industrial activity is evident on the outskirts of the county seat, featuring Brick Kilns, a Clay Pit, and a Quarry that speak to the region's historical extractive economy.

Rural life is marked by numerous country churches and family burial grounds, such as Ratcliff Ch, Honeytown Ch, and the Robinson Cem. The map also captures several smaller named locales including Freetown, Acme, and the uniquely named Surprise. Large portions of the Hoosier National Forest and Jackson-Washington State Forest occupy the higher elevations, while an Old Railroad Grade traces a path through the northern townships of Pershing and Hamilton.