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1951 Map of French Lick

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of French Lick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

French Lick and West Baden stand as the primary hubs in this mid-century Orange County landscape, where the local economy and social life were deeply tied to the railroads and mineral springs. The Southern railroad line and the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville tracks converge here, supporting the grand scale of the West Baden College complex and the municipal Airport.

Beyond the town centers, the terrain is defined by complex drainage patterns like Lost River and Lick Creek, alongside Numerous family-named hollows such as Toliver Hollow and Pipher Hollow. Rural life is anchored by community landmarks including Ames Chapel, Sulphur Creek Church, and School No 12, providing a clear picture of the settlement patterns before modern development altered the valley's character.