1947 Map of Georgetown

About this map

The Southern railroad corridor and the winding course of Big Indian Creek define the landscape of Floyd County in this pre-war survey. Georgetown serves as a central hub, where the rail line meets local thoroughfares like the Old Corydon Road, facilitating the transport of agricultural goods from the surrounding townships. To the north, the Mt St Francis Seminary stands as a prominent landmark near Galena, while the southern reaches of the map transition into a series of distinct ridges, including Pond Ridge and Skipsey Ridge. This topography reflects the transition from the rolling upland plateaus toward the more deeply dissected terrain near the Ohio River valley. Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the distribution of family-named cemeteries such as Swartz Cem and Buttontown Cem, which mark early settlement patterns along the Vincennes Road and other historical turnpikes.