1966 Map of Hardinsburg

About this map

The Indian Treaty Boundary cuts a historical diagonal across this Southern Indiana landscape, marking a former frontier line between Orange and Washington counties. This 1966 revision shows a region defined by its karst topography and wooded uplands, much of which is protected within the Hoosier National Forest. The settlement of Hardinsburg sits at the intersection of local routes, while the town of Marengo anchors the southwest corner near the Whiskey Run drainage. Rural life is anchored by numerous small congregations and burying grounds, such as Baptist Hill Ch and Providence Cem. Significant water features like the Blue River and the meandering Patoka River indicate the complex drainage of the area, including the subterranean character suggested by Sinking Creek. The presence of a Quarry and a Radio Tower point to mid-century industrial and communications infrastructure amid the predominantly agricultural and forested terrain.