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1960 Map of Folsomville

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Folsomville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The South Fork Patoka River and its numerous tributaries, including Coles Creek and Barren Fork, define the landscape of this southern Indiana region during a period of transition in the late 20th century. Large-scale surface mining operations, such as the Monroe Strip Mines, are prominent across the northern and western sections of the quadrangle, altering the terrain between the small settlements of Folsomville, Sealesville, and Dickeyville.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high concentration of rural landmarks, including several country churches and family-named cemeteries like Old Friendship Ch, Ebenezer Cem, and the Ashby Cem. The map also illustrates the legacy of regional transport and conservation, showing the Lincoln Trail passing through the southern area near Hendrickson Lake, and the establishment of the Patoka State Fish and Wildlife Area amidst the working mining landscape.