1954 Map of Dubois

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The Patoka River snakes through the center of this mid-century survey, defining the agricultural and rail-oriented life of northeastern Dubois County. The Southern Railway Line follows the river valley, connecting the central hub of Dubois with outlying settlements like Crystal and Polson. The landscape is dotted with centers of community life, notably St Raphaels Ch and St Peters Ch in the main town, and the more remote St Johns Ch to the north near Kellerville. Dense topography is marked by the Harbison Hills and the southern reaches of the Hoosier National Forest, where smaller waterways like Davis Creek and Beaver Creek carve through the terrain. Evidence of early settlement persists in numerous family and church burial grounds, including Harbison Cem and Mt Zion Cem, providing a clear record of local genealogy before the expansion of modern infrastructure.