1958 Map of Hartsville

About this map

Clifty Creek carves a deep, winding path through this corner of Bartholomew and Decatur counties, anchoring a landscape defined by small rural hubs and historical burial grounds. The town of Hartsville sits at a strategic crossing, notable for the Hartsville College Cem which reflects the community's early educational roots. To the east and west, the New York Central railroad cuts a straight line across the drainage of Haw Creek and Duck Creek, connecting the settlements of Rugby and Burney. This mid-century survey captures the region just as the agricultural and industrial patterns of the era were firmly established, with numerous family-named cemeteries like Pumphrey Cem and Swinney Cem scattered across the uplands. The presence of Camp Clifty and the Gaging Sta along the primary waterway indicates the importance of these creek systems for both recreation and water management.