1910 Map of Hardinville

About this map

Hardinville and the surrounding rural communities of Crawford, Jasper, Richland, and Lawrence counties are captured in this topographical study based on 1907-1908 fieldwork. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Embarrass River, where historical river crossings like Lucky Ford Ferry and Cowford Ferry provided vital transit before modern bridge infrastructure became commonplace. The arrival of the Indianapolis Southern railroad near Oblong marks the era's shift toward industrial connectivity, while the label for Oil Center points to the early 20th-century petroleum activity in the Illinois Basin.