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1986 Map of Greensburg

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Greensburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Jefferson Proving Ground dominates the southern landscape of this 1986 survey, marking a significant military presence amidst the agricultural heartland of southeastern Indiana. The map captures the regional hubs of Greensburg and Columbus, connected by a network of historic transit lines including the Baltimore & Ohio RR and Penn Central RR. This era of documentation shows the intricate drainage patterns of the Flatrock River and Laughery Creek, which defined early settlement boundaries across Decatur and Ripley counties.

Local history is preserved through the locations of numerous parish churches like St Marys and St Maurice, alongside specialized institutions such as the Muscatatuck State School. The transition from rural farmland to state-managed conservation is evident in the sprawling Versailles State Park and the Brush Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area, providing a clear view of how land use evolved in the decades following the mid-century.