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1950 Map of Franklin

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Franklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The county seat of Franklin serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, showcasing the established institution of Franklin College and the specialized grounds of the Masonic Home. To the south and east, the landscape transitions into the expansive Camp Atterbury Military Reservation, which dominates the lower half of the sheet. This military presence is marked by significant infrastructure including the U S Government RR and the Wakeman Hospital complex. A poignant historical detail is the location of the Prisoner of War Cem situated within the reservation boundaries.

Outside the urban and military centers, the terrain is defined by a network of rural townships such as Union, Hensley, and Needham. The agricultural character of the era is evidenced by numerous country churches and schools, including the Christian Temple, Shiloh Church, and Spearsville School. Movement across the county relied on the Pennsylvania Lines and various watercourses like Stotts Creek and the Blue River.