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1972 Map of Brownsville

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Brownsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Whitewater River drainage patterns and rural crossroads define this 1970s landscape spanning the borders of Wayne, Fayette, and Union counties. The East Fork Whitewater River valley shows the early footprint of Brookville Lake, a significant hydrological feature affecting the local topography near Brownsville. Small, established communities like Philomath and Waterloo remain central to the area's geography, connected by a network of named thoroughfares such as Potter Shop Road and Philomath Road.

Cultural and genealogical landmarks are frequent, including Philomath Ch, Mt Pleasant Ch, and several small burial grounds like Simpson Cem. The presence of a Covered Bridge near Brownsville and the route of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad highlight the region's transport history. Industrial and public sites, ranging from a Gravel Pit to Roberts Park near the Connersville boundary, illustrate the varied land use in this part of Eastern Indiana.