1970 Map of Eminence

About this map

The Eminence community and its surrounding agricultural landscape are documented here at the start of the 1970s, where Putnam, Morgan, and Hendricks counties meet. This rural area is defined by a dense network of small waterways, including Mill Creek, Cotton Branch, and Sallust Branch, which historically shaped the placement of early settlements. The map highlights the localized infrastructure of the era, such as the Consolidated Sch in Eminence and the Township Sch near Belle Union. Significant for local history is the presence of several religious and memorial sites, including Walnut Chapel, Union Valley Ch, and the Whitaker-Patrick Cem. A notable engineering landmark, the Covered Bridge, spans the waters where the county lines converge, while the historic National Road cuts across the northern landscape, reflecting the region's long-standing role as a corridor for Midwestern travel and commerce.