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1964 Map of Heathsville

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Heathsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Wabash River meanders along the Illinois-Indiana state line, defining the agricultural and industrial character of the mid-1960s. The landscape is marked by the Indian Treaty Boundary, which cuts diagonally across the terrain north of Richwoods. Small rural settlements like Heathsville and the southern edge of Palestine anchor the region, supported by a network of oil wells, gas storage wells, and gravel pits.

Genealogists will find a high density of family-named landmarks and resting places, including Gaines Cem, Lackey Cem, and Morea Cem. The bottomlands near the river are characterized by complex drainage features such as Johnsons Cutoff, Horseshoe Cutoff, and Minnow Slough. These water patterns, combined with local spiritual centers like Pleasant View Ch and Green Hill Ch, provide a window into the established community life of Crawford County during this era.