1966 Map of Fredericksburg

About this map

Blue River carves a winding path through this portion of southern Indiana, defining the border between Washington and Harrison counties. The settlement of Fredericksburg serves as a local hub near the river's center, while smaller communities like Bullington and Hardinsburg dot the surrounding uplands. A distinctive historical line, the Indian Treaty Boundary, cuts diagonally across the landscape, marking an era of westward expansion and early territorial division. The region's agricultural and industrial roots are evident in the presence of Greene Mill and McIntosh Mill, both situated near the water's edge to harness the river's power. Landforms such as Whittman Bottom and Walk Bottom highlight the fertile floodplains that supported these local economies, while numerous rural churches like Horners Chapel and Mt Carmel Ch provided the social framework for these 1960s farming communities.