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1959 Map of Kurtz

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Kurtz
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Hoosier National Forest dominates the topography of this mid-century survey, where the wooded uplands of the Brownstown Ranger District meet the agricultural valleys of Jackson County. Small settlements such as Kurtz and Clear Spring serve as local anchors along the winding roads that navigate the hollows. The rural character of the area is emphasized by numerous small family and community burial grounds, including Cornett Cem, Harrell Cem, and Bower Cem.

Waterways like Salt Creek and its South Fork define the drainage patterns, while a dismantled railroad line near Freetown hints at changing transportation priorities in the region. Religious and social life centers on modest landmarks like Mountain View Ch and Bagwell Ch. The map also details early industrial infrastructure, such as a pipeline and a Gaging Sta, reflecting the modernization of the Indiana backcountry during the late 1950s.