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1963 Map of Charlestown

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Charlestown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The U S Military Reservation Indiana Arsenal dominates the eastern landscape of this Indiana riverfront quadrangle, reflecting the significant federal presence in Clark Co during the mid-20th century. The intricate layout of the arsenal, complete with Patrol Road and storage bins, stands in stark contrast to the surrounding rural and industrial patterns. To the west, the town of Charlestown serves as a central hub, featuring local landmarks such as St Michaels Sch and St Michaels Ch.

Industrial activity is evident near the Muddy Fork and Silver Creek, where multiple tailings piles and a quarry are marked. This area is also a rich resource for genealogists, preserving the locations of several country churches like Stony Point Ch and Pleasant Grove Ch, alongside family-named landmarks such as Adams Cem. The map further captures the local recreation and infrastructure of the era, from the Drive-in Theater near Sellersburg to the various sidings and tracks of the Pennsylvania Railroad.