1970 Map of Greencastle

About this map

De Pauw Univ anchors the southern portion of this landscape, its campus core and Observatory standing just north of the Greencastle city center. The 1970s terrain reveals a complex transportation network where the Conrail and CSX rail lines intersect, supporting local industry near the Quarry and Quarry Pond. Beyond the urban limits, the landscape transitions into the rural townships of Monroe, Floyd, and Marion, defined by the winding course of Big Walnut Creek. Numerous historic crossings, including the Bakers Camp Covered Bridge, Houck Bridge, and Pinhook Bridge, facilitate travel across the creek's many branches. Smaller rural settlements like Brick Chapel and Fillmore serve as local hubs, while numerous burial grounds such as Forest Hill Cem and Wesley Chapel Cem provide critical touchpoints for genealogical research in Putnam County.