1978 Map of Dana

About this map

The Newport Army Ammunition Plant dominates the landscape of Vermillion County in the late 1970s, occupying a massive footprint north of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. This industrial and military concentration contrasts with the agricultural grid surrounding the town of Dana, where the terrain transitions into the dissected bluffs of the Wabash River valley. Along the river's western bank, industrial activity is evident at the Clay Pits near Highland, while the river itself marks the boundary with Parke County at Montezuma. The map reveals a high density of small family and community burial grounds, including Walnut Hill Cem, Carmack Cem, and Hollingsworth Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research. Cultural landmarks such as the Ernie Pyle Rest Park and the junction of major rail lines at Hillsdale further define this intersection of Indiana's military, industrial, and rural history.