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1961 Map of Kirklin

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Kirklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Kirklin serves as the primary hub on this mid-century survey, situated at the intersection of several regional thoroughfares and the Monon railroad line. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of agricultural drainage, including the Treaty Boundary Ditch, Scott Ditch, and Gangwer Ditch, which feed into the meandering Sugar Creek. These watercourses reveal the intensive land management required for the productive farmland of Clinton and Boone counties.

Smaller rural centers like Terhune and Pickard anchor the surrounding townships, while local history is preserved in several family and community landmarks. Researchers will find numerous genealogical sites such as Oak Hill Cem, Stowers Cem, and Bogan Cem, alongside country congregations at Christian Chapel and Liberty Ch. The map also captures several local infrastructure points, including a Gravel Pit and the Township Sch, providing a clear record of the area's mid-century rural organization.