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1958 Map of Butler East

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Butler East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Butler serves as the primary hub in this late-1950s landscape, where the agricultural plains of northeast Indiana meet the Ohio border. The settlement of Artic and the rural crossroads of Stafford Center anchor the surrounding townships of Stafford, Wilmington, and Troy, providing a detailed view of the region's mid-century rural infrastructure. A distinct network of water management is evident through numerous ditches and runs, including the winding course of Fish Creek and Big Run, which eventually give way to the St Joseph River in the southeast corner.

Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites such as Jerusalem Sch, Big Run Ch, and several family and community burial grounds like Maple Grove Cem and Farnham Cem. The map also documents the transportation corridors of the era, from The Republic Highway to the Army Line Road, showing how these routes linked small clusters like Edgerton and the historic crossing at Clarksville Bridge.