1956 Map of Deputy

About this map

Deputy and Commiskey sit as primary hubs along the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor in this mid-century survey of southern Indiana. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the East Fork Muscatatuck River, which serves as a natural boundary for several townships including Marion, Montgomery, and Johnson. The map documents a rural community supported by a dense network of country churches and family burial grounds, such as Mt Gilead Ch and Robertson Cem, which are scattered among the ridges and creek valleys. Notable crossings and small settlements like Paris Crossing and Hilltown indicate the importance of early transportation routes. Near the river, a Gaging Station and the Wigham Cem highlight the intersection of local industry and pioneer history in this corner of Jefferson and Jennings Counties.