1960 Map of Gaston

About this map

The town of Gaston sits at the intersection of a grid-iron road network and the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, anchoring a landscape shaped by the agricultural and community life of East Central Indiana. This survey of the Van Buren, Washington, Monroe, and Harrison townships reveals a countryside dotted with local landmarks of faith and family history, including Zion Ch and Beech Grove Ch. The presence of the Miami Reserve Christian Camp and the Bethel Home Place for Boys near Bethel indicates a region with deep-rooted community institutions. Water management is a defining characteristic of the terrain, as seen in the extensive system of ditches like Thurston Ditch and Leeson Ditch that drain the fertile soil around Old Prairie Swamp. These features, alongside family cemeteries such as Walker Cem and Thompson Cem, provide a clear picture of the mid-century rural township structure.