1959 Map of Holton

About this map

The U S Military Reservation Jefferson Proving Ground dominates the southern landscape of this mid-century survey, illustrating the significant federal footprint in Ripley and Jennings Counties. North of this restricted zone, the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor serves as the primary axis for local commerce, connecting the settlements of Nebraska and Holton. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Otter Creek and the Vernon Fork of the Muscatatuck River, which cut through a mosaic of small-scale farms and woodlots. Genealogists will find a wealth of early burial grounds, including the Old Zenas Cem near Zenas and the Old Hopewell Cem further east. The map also captures the Brush Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area, reflecting the region's managed natural resources alongside the active industrial presence of a Quarry near the railroad tracks.