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1960 Map of Henryville

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Henryville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Clark State Forest dominates the terrain of this 1960 revision, preserving a densely wooded landscape across the Scott and Clark County line. The settlement of Henryville serves as the local hub along the Pennsylvania railroad line, supported by outlying communities like Underwood and Blue Lick. The map reveals a specialized land use focused on conservation and education, highlighted by the Purdue University Forestry Camp and a state-run Fish Hatchery near Big Bass Lake.

Rural life in the mid-twentieth century is evidenced by numerous country churches and cemeteries, including Wallys Chapel, New Chapel Church, and Mt Zion Cemetery. The hydrology of the area is intricate, defined by the winding Blue Lick Creek and several managed reservoirs such as Schlamm Lake and Franke Lake. To the west, the topography rises sharply toward landmarks like Round Knob and Oak Knob, where a Lookout Tower and Airway Beacon provide essential surveillance for the forest and sky.