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1960 Map of Carthage

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Carthage
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Carthage sits at the northern end of this central Indiana landscape, defined by its position along the Blue River. The town's grid is flanked by Riverside Cemetery and a local Gaging Station, illustrating a settlement focused on the river's path. Moving south toward Arlington, the terrain is marked by a dense concentration of Gas Wells, indicating the region's active energy extraction in the mid-20th century.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, including rural community centers like Walnut Ridge Church and Township School. Small hamlets such as Boyd and Henderson are connected by a network of drainage ditches and brooks, like Newless Ditch and Meadow Brook, which shaped the agricultural productivity of Posey, Center, and Jackson townships. A former Railroad Grade cutting across the northern half of the map provides a clear trace of the area's older transportation infrastructure.