1956 Map of Kent

About this map

The Baltimore And Ohio railroad cuts a diagonal path through this 1950s landscape, connecting the agricultural communities of Lexington and Kent. This region of southern Indiana is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including Fourteenmile Creek and Town Rock Creek, which have carved intricate drainages into the terrain. The map reveals a deeply established rural social fabric, marked by small settlements like Swanville and Chelsea, alongside numerous country institutions. Local family history is preserved through a significant concentration of burial grounds, such as Blankenship Cem, Landon Cem, and Slippery Point Cem. Unusual geological features are also present, with Slider Cave and Morris Cave noted in the northern sections, while a Quarry near Hanover indicates local industrial activity. The presence of Liberty Ch and the Pleasant Point Sch highlights the community hubs that served these farming townships.