1965 Map of French Lick

About this map

The famed resort communities of French Lick and West Baden Springs anchor this mid-century survey of Orange County, showing the region before significant modern development altered the valley floor. The map traces the winding course of the Lost River as it disappears and reappears through the karst landscape, a feature complimented by numerous named hollows such as Stillhouse Hollow and Pipher Hollow. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by rural landmarks including Ames Chapel and Moores Ridge Ch, alongside family burial grounds like Miller Cem and Springer Cem. A significant historical line, the Indian Treaty Boundary, cuts across the southeastern corner, while the Hoosier National Forest defines the wooded upland terrain. The map also documents the transition from agrarian roots to small-town infrastructure, noting a Quarry, a Substation, and the small settlement of Abydel.