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1957 Map of Bucktown

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Bucktown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Greene Sullivan State Forest dominates the northeastern landscape of this region, where the terrain reflects a mix of intensive land use and rural preservation. The presence of numerous surface excavations labeled as Strip Mine alongside recreational waters like Motorboat Lake and Red Lake indicates a landscape transitioning from resource extraction to managed woodland. The topography is deeply incised by the drainage of Maria Creek and Middle Fork, which wind through the township boundaries of Haddon and Jefferson.

Family heritage is well-documented through a dense concentration of rural landmarks, including McDade Cem, Trimble Cem, and Posey Cem. Small communities such as Bucktown and Pleasantville serve as local hubs, connected by the Carlisle-Pleasantville Road. Historically significant markers like the North Boundary Vincennes Tract bisect the sheet, offering a glimpse into the early surveying lines of the Indiana Territory.