1957 Map of Epsom

About this map

The White River defines the northwest corner of this Daviess County landscape, where the flat plains of the Elmore and Bogard townships meet an evolving industrial environment. The mid-century economy of Epsom is clearly shaped by the presence of several Strip Mine operations and scattered Oil Wells, contrasting with the traditional rural network of country churches and family cemeteries. Significant rail infrastructure facilitates these industries, with the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and the New York Central crossing the territory. Water management is evident through a complex system of drainage, including Kane Ditch and the Lateral Ditch, which channel water toward Smothers Creek and the North Fork Prairie Creek. For those tracing local roots, the map provides precise locations for several burial grounds, such as Tolberts Chapel Cem and Ochiltree Cem, alongside the small settlements of Elnora and Cornettsville.