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1961 Map of Francisco

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Francisco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The historic Erie and Wabash Canal and the Old Indian Treaty Boundary slash across this Gibson County landscape, marking two distinct eras of frontier infrastructure and land division. Centered on the town of Francisco, the map reveals a mid-century rural economy tied to the rails of the Southern Railroad and the Central New York Railroad. The settlement pattern is defined by traditional community hubs, including Somerville, Mackey, and Oak Hill.

Evidence of the area's spiritual and social history is found in numerous rural congregations such as Fairview Ch, Providence Ch, and St Bernard Ch. The terrain is characterized by the branching waters of Keg Creek and the Muddy Fork, while the northern portion shows the industrial footprint of a Strip Mine. This survey serves as a vital record for genealogists, preserving the locations of family landmarks like Meade Cem and the combined St Pauls Cem Ch during a period of stability in south-western Indiana.