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1961 Map of Holland

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Holland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Holland anchors the northern portion of this landscape, which is defined by the convergence of four Indiana counties: Dubois, Warrick, Spencer, and Pike. The terrain is marked by a historical diagonal line, the Old Indian Treaty Boundary, which cuts across the townships of Lockhart and Cass. This surveying line stands in contrast to the natural flow of Pokeberry Creek and Sugar Creek, providing a look at early land division in the region.

Settlements like Selvin and Heilman serve as small rural hubs, surrounded by several family and church burial grounds, including Augustana Cem, Wetherill Cem, and Avery Cem. While much of the land appears agricultural, the presence of a Strip Mine near the Dubois and Warrick county line signals the industrial activity of the early 1960s. Landmarks such as Indian Fort and Garrison Chapel reflect the deep-seated local history and communal roots of this southwestern Indiana crossroads.