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1978 Map of Indian Springs

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Indian Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The U S Naval Reservation Weapons Support Center dominates the central landscape of this Martin County region, illustrating the significant military footprint in southern Indiana during the late twentieth century. This federal installation bisects the townships of Perry and Mitcheltree, surrounding the valley of Boggs Creek. The map serves as a vital resource for genealogists, documenting numerous family and community burial sites such as Salem Cem, Waggoner Cem, and Little Hickory Ridge Cem.

Transport and topography are defined by the winding route of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad, which follows the contours near the settlement of Indian Springs. From the elevations of Gobbler Knob to the water at Trinity Springs, the map reveals a rural economy shaped by rugged terrain and the proximity of Indian Creek. Numerous small hollows, including Johnson Hollow and Opossum Hollow, further characterize the intricate drainage patterns of this upland territory.