1943 Map of Florence

About this map

Florence sits at the base of the steep ridge-and-hollow terrain that defines the Indiana shoreline of the Ohio River. This 1940s landscape, surveyed by G. F. Westinghouse, is characterized by a series of prominent upland ridges including Cotton Ridge, York Ridge, and Bethel Ridge, which funnel drainage into waterways like Log Lick Creek and Turtle Creek. The riverfront activity centers on Dam 39 and the Warsaw Ferry crossing near the Kentucky border, reflecting the area's continued reliance on the river for transport and infrastructure. Scattered throughout the interior are the markers of a rural society, with several family-named landmarks and institutions like Bark Works Cem, Hastie Cem, and the Greenwood Sch serving the local farming population. The map provides a detailed view of the road network connecting the river settlements to the plateau above, where East Enterprise and Quercus Grove developed.