1953 Map of Dundee

About this map

The winding loops of the Rough River dominate this mid-century portrait of Ohio County, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of country churches, family cemeteries, and active petroleum extraction. Small agricultural and social centers like Dundee and Sulphur Springs anchor the community, surrounded by several family-named landmarks such as Ralph Chapel and Marvins Chapel. The map reveals a high concentration of oil wells and designated oil fields particularly north of the river, indicating the importance of the local energy industry during this era.