1968 Map of Hope

About this map

Flatrock River and the Penn Central railroad corridor define the rural character of this northern Bartholomew County landscape. The area is marked by a network of established settlements, including the town of Hope and the historically significant twin sites of St Louis Crossing and Old St Louis. Genealogists and local historians will find a high density of burial grounds and rural meeting places, such as Flat Rock Cemetery, Simmons Cemetery, and the United Separate Church near Northcliff. The landscape is characterized by a series of waterways, including Tough Creek, Haw Creek, and Clifty Creek, which flow through various townships like German and Flat Rock. From the residential grid of Clifford to the Gaging Station and Schaefer Lake, the map provides a look at the mid-century agricultural and civic infrastructure of this Indiana region.