1959 Map of Cross Plains

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Laughery Creek and its many winding tributaries define the rural landscape of southeastern Indiana at the close of the 1950s. The region is dotted with family cemeteries and small rural churches, including Wesley Chapel and the Concord Ch, indicating a deeply rooted community structure. In the town of Friendship, the topography is dominated by the steep ridges of Trot Ridge Creek and Bear Creek, while the settlement of Cross Plains sits on higher ground at the intersection of several local routes. Genealogists will find a wealth of data in the numerous burial grounds like Akers Cem, Nickolson Cem, and Beebe Cem. The landscape reflects a traditional agrarian economy, evidenced by the Township Sch and a local Quarry, with natural features like the Backbone ridge providing prominent landmarks for those studying the physical history of Brown and Pleasant townships.