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1961 Map of Kirklin

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Kirklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Sugar Creek winds across this rural landscape, carving a valley through the agricultural heartland of central Indiana. The village of Kirklin serves as a local hub, where the Monon rail line intersects the town grid near the junction of several arterial roads. This 1961 field-checked survey reveals an intricate network of drainage systems, such as Powers Ditch and Gangwer Ditch, which were essential for maintaining the productivity of the surrounding farmland.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several small burial grounds and rural congregations, including Oak Hill Cem, Bogan Cem, and Sugar Creek Ch. The border between Clinton Co and Boone Co is clearly delineated, showing the distribution of family-named landmarks like Sedwick Chapel and Township Sch across the Marion and Kirklin townships. Small settlements such as Terhune and Pickard anchor the eastern reaches of the map, illustrating the persistent settlement patterns of the early 1960s.