1950 Map of Edinburg

About this map

Edinburg sits at the confluence of the Blue River and Sugar Creek during the mid-century expansion of the midwest's military and rail infrastructure. This survey captures a landscape defined by the vast Camp Atterbury Military Reservation and the Atterbury Air Force Base, which occupy a significant portion of the western terrain. The arrival of the Pennsylvania and New York Central railroads facilitated the growth of rural hubs like Hope and Flat Rock, while the countryside remained dotted with local institutions such as Hendricks Township School and St George Church. The density of family burial grounds, including Rest Haven Cemetery and Moravian Cem, offers a detailed map for genealogical research. Industrial and civil markers, from the Tindall Dam to the Tannehill Bridge spanning the Driftwood River, reveal how early 20th-century water management shaped these agricultural and military zones.