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1961 Map of Garards Fort

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Garards Fort
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Garards Fort serves as a central hub in this Greene County landscape, situated along the winding course of Whiteley Creek. The terrain is defined by a dense network of valleys and ridges, where small settlements like Fordyce, Kirby, and Davistown are connected by narrow roads and marked by rural landmarks. Evidence of the region's energy infrastructure and industry is clear, with a notable Pipeline crossing the northern hills and a Strip Mine located near the southern border by Dunkard Creek.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of community sites, including Whiteley Cem, Asbury Ch, and the Township Sch. The map also preserves the location of two Covered Bridges over Whiteley Creek, a testament to mid-century rural infrastructure before modern replacements. Much of the southeast is dedicated to State Game Lands No 223, showing a transition toward conservation and public land use.