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1959 Map of Holton

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Holton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Jefferson Proving Ground dominates the southern landscape of this mid-century survey, illustrating the significant military presence within the Jennings and Ripley county borderlands. The map details a transition from the structured grid of the U S Military Reservation, featuring restricted routes like North East Road and Permiter Road, to the rural agricultural communities of Holton and Nebraska. Historically significant sites for genealogists include St Bridget Cem and Old Hopewell Cem, alongside the Muscatatuck State School in the west.

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad cuts a diagonal path across the terrain, connecting small settlements while paralleling the winding course of Otter Creek. Near the northern boundary, the Muscatatuck River and its various tributaries, such as Brush Creek and Leatherwood Creek, dictate the local topography. Notable landmarks like the Old Timbers Lodge and the Quarry near Holton provide insight into the recreational and industrial character of the area during this era.