1960 Map of Chrisney

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Lincoln State Park anchors the northeast corner of this Spencer County landscape, where the wooded terrain gives way to the agricultural and mining operations of the early 1960s. The Southern railroad line serves as a central artery, connecting the established hubs of Gentryville and Chrisney while passing through Rockport Junction. This era is defined by the coexistence of traditional rural life and modern conservation efforts, evidenced by the Pigeon Creek Fish Hatchery nestled near the park. Genealogists will find a wealth of family history markers, including St Martins Ch, Mt Mariah Cem, and the Beasley Cem. The drainage patterns of Little Pigeon Creek and Buckhorn Creek weave through the township divisions of Pigeon, Skelton, and Jackson, illustrating how the waterway network shaped early land development and subsequent road placement like North 600 Road.