1958 Map of Brownstown

About this map

The Old Indian Treaty Boundary slices diagonally across the landscape of central Jackson County, a reminder of the region's early frontier history. This mid-century survey centers on Brownstown and Ewing, where the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor supports local industry, including Brick Kilns, a Quarry, and a Clay Pit. To the west, the topography rises sharply into the Hoosier National Forest, characterized by numerous rural churches like Hill Top Ch and Pleasant Grove Ch. The White River and its many tributaries, including Salt Creek and Spray Creek, dominate the lowlands. Notable local landmarks like the Shields Covered Bridge and another Covered Bridge near Ewing provide specific points of interest for those tracing the county's engineering and transportation heritage.