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1958 Map of Covington

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Covington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Wabash River serves as the primary geographical anchor for this portion of western Indiana, dividing the landscape between Warren and Fountain counties. The river's winding course is mirrored by a network of drainage runs and hollows, including Coal Hollow, Salts Run, and Opossum Run. At the southeastern corner, the town of Covington stands as a significant hub, showing a dense street grid that transitions into the industrial footprints of the late 20th century, such as the Industrial Waste Water Ponds near Olin.

Transportation history is written across the terrain through the routes of Conrail and the Norfolk and Western railroads, along with an identified Old Railroad Grade north of the river. Small settlements and rural gathering places like Marshfield, Foster, and Hanging Rock Christian Assembly provide a look at the community structure of the era. Genealogists will find numerous rural burial sites throughout the townships, including Gopher Hill Cem and Baltimore Cem.