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1953 Map of Guilford

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Guilford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Guilford sits at the convergence of several major drainages, including the West Fork and Tanners Creek, where the New York Central railroad tracks navigate the deeply dissected landscape of Dearborn County. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent ridges, most notably Sawdon Ridge and York Ridge, which separate the various forks of the creek system. Small agricultural and crossroads communities such as Dover, Yorkville, and New Alsace are scattered across the higher ground, often centered around local institutions like St Johns Ch or Mt Pleasant Ch.

Genealogists can trace several small family and community burial grounds, including the Huber-Briggs Cem near Dover and the Logan Cem further north. The map documents a mid-century rural infrastructure with numerous named water features like Devils Backbone and Ester Ridge, and identifies long-standing landmarks such as Wrights Corner and the Pelley Sch, providing a look at the township boundaries of York, Manchester, and Lawrenceburg before modern suburban expansion.