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1970 Map of Flora

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Flora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor anchors this mid-century look at Clay County, crossing through the heart of Flora. This industrial and transit hub is detailed down to its local institutions, including Seminary School, the Junior High School, and the Flora Municipal Airport. To the north, the southern portion of Louisville appears along the Little Wabash River, where the landscape transitions into a network of small creeks and rural landmarks.

The presence of the Clay City Oil Field and Clay City West Oil Field indicates the importance of petroleum extraction to the local economy during this era. Rural life is well-documented through numerous family and community landmarks such as Beulah Church, Bethlehem Church, and several smaller burial grounds like Rusk Cemetery and Jenkins Cemetery. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Sailor Springs Creek and Elm Creek, which carve through the townships of Harter, Hoosier, and Stanford.