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1961 Map of Dale

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Dale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Southern railroad corridor anchors this survey of southern Indiana, connecting the town of Dale with the surrounding rural communities of Johnsburg, St Henry, and Mariah Hill. The landscape is a complex mix of agricultural land, coal production, and early tourism, notably featuring the evolving community of Santa Claus in the southeast. Industrial activity is evident through numerous oil wells scattered throughout the central region and a large Strip Mine operation south of Mariah Hill, reflecting the area's resource-driven economy during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, including the Mt Zion, Mt Vernon, and Pinkston cemeteries. The southern edge of the map preserves a significant portion of the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, marking the historical roots of the region. Distinctive boundaries like the Indian Treaty Boundary Line bisect the terrain, providing a look at the legal and surveying history that shaped Spencer and Dubois counties.