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1956 Map of Freedom

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Freedom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The White River meanders sharply through the heart of Franklin and Clay townships, creating a landscape defined by deep river bends and high overlooks. Along its banks, the settlement of Freedom serves as a primary local hub, while smaller crossroads like Pottersville and Braysville dot the upland terrain. This mid-century survey documents a transition in transportation, showing the Conrail rail line and the Harrison Memorial Highway cutting through the river valley.

Local family history is exceptionally well-preserved here through dozens of named burial grounds, including the White Cem, Meldon Cem, and Hedding Ch Cem. These sites, alongside landmarks like New Hope Ch and Watkins Spring, provide a dense network of location data for genealogists. The southern portion of the map transitions into the townships of Highland and Beech Creek, where ridges like Stokey Ridge separate the various tributaries of Richland Creek and Raccoon Creek.