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1969 Map of Dubois

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Dubois
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Dubois and the surrounding townships of Harbison and Marion characterize this region of southern Indiana as it appeared in the late 1960s. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Patoka River and the newly established Beaver Creek Reservoir. This era shows a community deeply rooted in its local institutions, evidenced by the cluster of religious and educational sites such as St Peters Ch, St Raphaels Ch, and the St Celestine Sch.

Transportation and commerce are anchored by the Southern railroad line, which skirts the northern edge of the river valley through Dubois Crossroads and Crystal. Local landmarks like the John Seitz Bridge and Coon Seitz Bridge provide essential crossings over the Patoka, connecting isolated farmsteads to the larger settlements. The map also captures the boundaries of the Hoosier National Forest and Ferdinand State Forest, highlighting the area's timber resources and public lands.