1962 Map of Frankton

About this map

Pipe Creek and the White River define the agricultural landscape of this Madison County region in the early 1960s. The town of Frankton serves as a local hub along the Pennsylvania railroad line, while smaller communities like Perkinsville and Aroma anchor the surrounding rural townships of Pipe Creek, Lafayette, and Jackson. The map reveals a high density of small family and community burial grounds, including the Mt Pleasant Cem, Prewett Cem, and Shell Cem, which provide valuable location data for genealogical research. Cultural and infrastructure details such as Camp Kikthawenund, the Township Sch, and various Gravel Pits illustrate the local economy and social structure of the era. The presence of the McClure Ditch and several pumping stations indicates the managed nature of the water table for the surrounding farmland.