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1960 Map of Gas City

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Gas City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Mississinewa River meanders through the heart of Grant County, anchoring a landscape defined by the growth of industrial hubs like Gas City and Jonesboro. This map captures a transition period in Indiana's development, documenting the updated Conrail rail lines that served the region's manufacturing and agricultural base. The grid layouts of Fowlerton, Matthews, and Upland are shown in detail, reflecting their origins as small rail towns.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural landmarks, including the Jefferson Ch and Harmony Ch, alongside smaller community anchors such as Riverside Cem and Bethel Cem. The landscape is etched with complex drainage systems like Fowlerton Ditch and Barren Creek, which supported the surrounding farms in Mill and Jefferson townships. Evidence of local industry appears in the scattered Quarry and Gravel Pit operations found along the riverbanks.