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1974 Map of Cedar Grove

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Cedar Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Whitewater River carves a deep, winding valley through this part of Franklin and Dearborn Counties, shaping a landscape of steep ridges and creek bottoms. Small settlements like Cedar Grove and New Trenton occupy the limited flat ground along the river, while the higher elevations are marked by distinctive local landmarks such as Gobblers Knob Hill, English Hill, and the curiously named Wee Wee Hill. The survey reveals a rural society structured around ridges and hollows, where Smyrna Ch and Saint Leon serve as community anchors.

Transportation and recreational patterns are evident in the presence of Camp Lenmary and Camp Olden, along with the newer Interchange 164 near the East Central High Sch. The map records numerous gravel pits and specialized road names like Sawmill Rd and Graf Rd, pointing to the local economies of the day. The intricate network of waterways, including Big Cedar Creek and Logan Creek, highlights the topographical challenges that defined early Indiana settlement and land use.