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1950 Map of Gosport

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Gosport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The West Fork White River carves a winding path through the heart of this Indiana landscape, defining the boundaries and topography near the mid-century. The town of Gosport sits on the northern bank, a rail hub where the Pennsylvania line meets the Chicago Indianapolis And Louisville tracks. To the south, Mc CORMICKS CREEK STATE PARK occupies a significant portion of the terrain, featuring the landmark Lookout Tower and the natural wonders of Wolf Cave and McCormicks Creek. This area is characterized by its transition from industrial river valley to protected woodland.

Local history is preserved through numerous rural landmarks, including several country churches such as Shiloh Ch and the Old Dutch Ch. Smaller settlements like Stinesville and Romona are documented alongside specialized sites like Limestone, hinting at the region's quarrying heritage. The intricate drainage network of Bean Blossom Creek, Big Creek, and Jacks Defeat Creek further illustrates the complex watershed feeding into the White River.