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1962 Map of Depauw

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Depauw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Depauw serves as a central point in this rural landscape, situated along the Southern railroad line where the industrial presence of a Quarry and Tunnel meets agricultural life. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges including Orchard Ridge, Byrd Ridge, and Pennington Ridge, which separate the drainage of the Blue River from the Clover Valley. These heights often bear the names of local families, such as Marion Herthel Hill and Henry Ott Hill, reflecting the deep-rooted settlement history of the area.

Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous rural congregations and burial grounds, from St Bernard Church and its accompanying St Bernards Cemetery to smaller landmarks like Loudons Chapel and the Breedlove Cemetery. The map captures the small-scale community hubs of Frenchtown, Fairdale, and Ramsey, where the North Central School and various churches provided the social framework for this part of the Harrison-Crawford State Forest region during the mid-20th century.