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1963 Map of Jasonville

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Jasonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The city of Jasonville serves as the industrial and residential hub of this Western Indiana landscape, which reflects a complex history of resource extraction and transit. Extensive Strip Mine operations mark the terrain, while the historic Wabash and Erie Canal path and the Eel River channel the regional drainage. The map documents numerous local corners and small settlements like Coalmont and Gilmour, alongside specialized infrastructure including the Shakamak Airport and a Township High School.

Shakamak State Park provides a recreational contrast to the industrial activity, featuring Lake Shakamak and Lake Lenape. For genealogists, the map is particularly valuable for its precise location of rural institutions like the Little Flock Church and its associated Little Flock Cemetery, as well as Friendly Grove Church. These landmarks, along with family-named sites like Bogle Corner and Buchanan Corner, offer a clear picture of the community structure during the mid-20th century.