1958 Map of Elizabethtown

About this map

Columbus serves as the western anchor of this survey, which captures the Bartholomew County landscape through decades of mid-century development. The 1958 topographic data is overlaid with 1978 updates, showing the growth of neighborhoods like Jewell Village and various trailer parks. The rural character is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including Clifty Creek and Fishers Fork, which carve through the townships of Clay and Rock Creek. The map provides a clear look at local landmarks such as Wesley Chapel and Enon Ch, alongside legacy features like the Old Railroad Grade and numerous family and community cemeteries. Small clusters of settlement at Elizabethtown and Petersville reflect the transition from agricultural crossroads to suburban expansion.