1958 Map of Hicksville

About this map

The St Joseph River meanders through this borderland where Indiana and Ohio meet, defining the rural character of a landscape shaped by early crossroads and river travel. Small settlements like Newville and Orangeville anchor the Indiana side, while the more developed Hicksville sits across the state line in Ohio, served by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. This survey, based on 1950s data with mid-1970s revisions, shows a region deeply rooted in its local history, evidenced by numerous burial grounds including Evergreen Cem, Riverside Cem, and Wartenbe Cem. The map provides a detailed view of the drainage patterns essential to this agricultural area, including the Sol Shank Ditch and Nancy Davis Ditch. Notable local landmarks like the County Fairgrounds and Coburn Corners Ch reflect the social fabric of the townships during this era.