1961 Map of Hillisburg

About this map

The New York Chicago and St Louis railroad serves as the central artery for this mid-century agricultural landscape, connecting the small settlements of Forest, Hillisburg, and Scircleville. These villages are surrounded by a dense network of drainage canals and natural waterways, including the South Fork Wildcat Creek, Sugar Creek, and Kilmore Creek, reflecting the intensive water management required for farming in the Indiana till plains. For family historians, the sheet is exceptionally rich in genealogical landmarks, with numerous family and community burial sites such as Prairie Chapel Cem, Bacon Cem, and Scott Cem scattered across Warren, Johnson, and Michigan townships. The presence of Kings Corner and localized landmarks like the Storage Bins near Scircleville illustrate the localized economy of grain storage and transport that defined the region during this era.