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1961 Map of Cynthiana

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Cynthiana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Cynthiana sits at the nexus of several townships and counties in southwestern Indiana, anchored by its proximity to both the Chicago and Eastern Illinois and New York Central railroads. The 1961 landscape is defined by its agricultural and early industrial infrastructure, where oil wells dot the terrain alongside a network of rural churches and cemeteries. Settlements like Nisbet and community hubs such as the Township Sch and local Athletic Field reflect the social fabric of the era.

The hydrology of the region is shaped by the Black River and Big Creek, which are supplemented by engineered drainage features like Pond Flat Ditch and Meadow Ditch. This integration of natural waterways and man-made ditches suggests an intensive land-use pattern centered on drainage and field management. Local family names are preserved on the map through landmarks like Benson Cem, Knowles Cem, and Williams Cem, providing a clear record of the region's genealogical history.