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1960 Map of Gilman

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

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The White River winds through the southern reaches of this landscape, anchoring a rural territory where agriculture and small rail-side settlements define the mid-century geography. Established gathering places like the Vermillion Meetinghouse and Vermillion Ch serve as local anchors for the dispersed farming community. The movement of goods and people is dictated by the Norfolk And Western and Conrail lines, which connect small hubs like Reed Station and Gilman to the broader regional economy.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and resting places, including the Heagy Cem near Moonville and the Hothern Chapel in the east. The terrain is intricately carved by a network of waterways such as Killbuck Creek and its many branches, which intersect with local thoroughfares like Stewart Road. The presence of several Gas Wells and a Gravel Pit indicates the modest industrial extraction occurring alongside traditional land use during this period of Indiana's development.