1957 Map of Jonesville

About this map

The East Fork White River and Sand Creek converge in this mid-century landscape, framing a rural territory where agricultural life follows the drainage of White Creek. The village of Jonesville serves as a primary hub, situated along the north-south corridor of the Pennsylvania railroad. Smaller hamlets and family-named locales like Rosstown, Waynesville, and Bobtown are scattered across the terrain, reflecting a pattern of localized settlement before modern expansion. This era of Indiana's history is well-preserved through the documentation of community anchors such as Walker Chapel, Township Sch, and the uniquely labeled St Johns Sch Cem. The presence of Peters Switch along the rail line underscores the importance of freight transport for the local economy, while Peters Lake and the various creeks illustrate the low-lying, water-dependent geography of the Bartholomew and Jackson County borderlands.