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1951 Map of Lanesville

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Lanesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The town of Lanesville sits amidst the complex drainage patterns of Indian Creek and Panther Creek in this mid-century survey of Harrison County. The landscape is defined by its distinct ridges and knobs, such as Hickman Hill and Pigeon Roost, which drop sharply toward the Ohio River to the east. Navigational markers like Beelers Lt and Hellmans Point along the riverbank indicate the importance of the waterway to the region's transport network.

Genealogists will find a wealth of site-specific data including numerous family and church burial grounds like Tabler Cem, Kingery Cem, and the Antioch Cem. The rural social fabric of the 1950s is further detailed through small landmarks like Lottiek Corner and Seven Springs, alongside congregational centers such as the Seventh Day Ch and Union Ch. This area, divided among Franklin, Webster, and Posey townships, maintains its traditional settlement patterns before major suburban expansion from nearby metropolitan centers.