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1952 Map of Ellisburg

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Ellisburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Ellisburg and the rural crossroads of Peytons Store serve as the primary hubs in this mid-century look at Casey County's ridge-and-hollow terrain. The landscape is defined by long, winding elevations like Dividing Ridge and Peyton Ridge, where local life is organized around numerous one-room schools and country churches. Educational life is well-documented with sites like Rocky Ford Sch and Chelf Sch, while spiritual centers such as Oak Grove Ch and the Brush Creek Tabernacle anchor the small farming communities.

The map reveals a sophisticated network of family-named landmarks, from Turkeyfoot Knob to the Tabscott Cem, highlighting the deep genealogical roots of the area. Waterways like the South Fork and Brush Creek dictate the placement of early settlements and travel routes, which navigate gaps like Dogwood Gap and Neely Gap to traverse the complex system of ridges, including the appropriately named Snake Ridge.