1961 Map of Burlington

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Wildcat Creek meanders through the northern portion of this landscape, defining the rural character of the border between Carroll and Clinton Counties. The settlement of Burlington sits at a prominent bend in the creek, serving as a local hub near several dispersed crossroads communities such as Geetingsville, Lexington, and Middlefork. This 1961 field-checked survey reveals a stable agricultural environment where social life is anchored by traditional landmarks like Ball Hill Ch and the Township Sch. Drainage across the fertile plains is managed by a network of engineered waterways, including Biery Ditch and Whiteman Ditch, illustrating the intensive land use required for Indiana's mid-century farming economy. Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites throughout the townships of Democrat, Owen, and Warren, ranging from Old Charity Cem in the south to Asbury Cem in the north.