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1953 Map of Fredericksburg

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Fredericksburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Blue River carves a deep, winding course through this southern Indiana landscape, defining the boundary between Washington and Harrison Counties. At its center lies Fredericksburg, a settlement where the river makes a sharp bend near Kay Bottom and Whittman Bottom. The topography is characterized by numerous knobs and hills, such as Wildcat Knob and McIntosh Hill, which rise above the river valley.

Evidence of early 20th-century rural life is scattered across the uplands, from the Greene Mill to smaller hamlets like Organ Springs and Hancock. Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and cemeteries, including the Roland Voyles Cem and Horner Chapel Cem. The inclusion of the Adams Sch and Mt Carmel Ch illustrates the established community structure of the time, while unique features like Charles Cave and Warehouse Riffle highlight the region's distinct subterranean and riverine character.