1982 Map of Elkhart Creek

About this map

The Missouri Pacific railroad cuts a diagonal path through this Anderson and Houston County borderlands area, serving as a primary corridor for the rural community of Elkhart. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of watercourses, including Box Creek, Elkhart Creek, and Squirrel Creek, which divide the terrain into low rises and mounds like Rocky Mound. The map reveals a deeply established rural social fabric, evidenced by numerous country churches such as Pilgrim Ch, Rocky Mound Ch, Oak Grove Ch, and Parker Ch. Industrial activity is interspersed throughout the countryside, with frequent Drill Holes, Oil Wells, and a Gas Well indicating significant petroleum exploration. Near the northern boundary, the small settlement of Broom City and the historic Bonners Ferry Road point to older transportation routes that preceded or complemented the heavy rail line.