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1978 Map of Epsom

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Epsom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The White River defines the western edge of this Daviess County landscape, where the settlements of Elnora and Odon serve as anchor points for a rural economy undergoing significant industrial change. While agriculture remains prominent, particularly in the northern reaches of Elmore and Madison townships, the presence of several large Strip Mine operations near Epsom and Bogard illustrates the mid-century shift toward resource extraction.

Transportation networks are heavily represented by the Conrail line and the Milwaukee Chicago and St Paul railroad, which cut through the level terrain. Local history and genealogy are anchored by numerous rural burial grounds and meeting places, such as Tolberts Chapel Cem and Cornettsville Cem. The map also captures civic infrastructure of the 1970s, including the North Daviess Jr-Sr High Sch and the County Fairgrounds near Elnora.