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1942 Map of Hutton

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Hutton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

The Wabash River carves a dramatic serpentine path along the Indiana and Illinois border, anchoring a landscape defined by its complex bottomland hydrology. Extensive bayous and sloughs, including Greenfield Bayou, Haworth Slough, and Jones Bayou, crisscross the fertile plains west of the settlement of Hutton. This 1930s-era topography reveals a rural society deeply tied to the river's movements, where the Darwin Ferry provided a vital link between the village of Darwin and the eastern bank.

Away from the water, the map documents a network of family and community landmarks essential for genealogical research. Numerous burial sites such as Shattuck Cem, Watson Cem, and New Harmony Cem are situated alongside local thoroughfares like Strain Road and Clark Lane. The presence of the Center Hill Ch and the historic Harrison Trail further underscores the established social fabric of this riverfront corridor during the early 20th century.