1962 Map of Francesville

About this map

Francesville anchors the northeastern corner of this Midwestern landscape, showing a classic gridded settlement along the Seaboard line. This early 1960s survey, updated with revisions from the 1980s, reveals an intricate network of drainage systems such as Ryan Ditch, Pelsey Ditch, and Huff Ditch, which were essential for converting the low-lying terrain into productive farmland. The map traces the meeting of three counties—Jasper, Pulaski, and White—where the township of Hanging Grove sits. Genealogists will find local landmarks like Osborne Cem and Nauvoo Cem documented alongside the settlement of Lee further south. The presence of a significant Quarry south of Francesville and various water features like Slough Creek highlight the intersection of natural resources and agricultural engineering in this rural Indiana corridor.