1922 Map of Gallatin

About this map

Gallatin and Jamesport serve as the primary hubs in this Daviess County landscape, which is heavily defined by the meandering course of the Grand River and the Thompson River. This 1922 survey reveals a rural society built around a dense network of one-room schoolhouses and country churches, such as Hickory Grove School, Cottonwood School, and Monroe Chapel. The transportation infrastructure of the early 1920s is notably present, with four major rail lines, including the Wabash and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific, bisecting the townships. The map documents numerous smaller settlements like Lockspring, Blake, and Nettleton, along with distinctive rural landmarks like the Everly Cemetery. Natural features like Tackwood Lake and Honey Creek are shown in relation to the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, illustrating how geography dictated the placement of homesteads and small communities.