1978 Map of Epsom

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Elnora and the northern reaches of Daviess County define this landscape during the late 1970s. The map illustrates a transitional rural economy where traditional agriculture meets intensive resource extraction, notably seen in the large Strip Mine operations north of Epsom. Transportation infrastructure is anchored by the Conrail and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail lines, which cut through the northwestern townships near the White River. Local life is recorded through numerous small burial grounds such as Ketchem Cem and Humphries Cem, while community centers like the North Daviess Jr-Sr High Sch and the County Fairgrounds provide focal points for the surrounding townships of Elmore, Madison, and Bogard. The hydrology of the area, featuring Smothers Creek and Hanna Cr, is heavily managed through systems like Kane Ditch and Hays Ditch, reflecting the region's long history of land reclamation for farming.