1955 Map of Lanesville

About this map

The Ohio River carves a dramatic boundary through this mid-century landscape, separating the high ridges of Harrison County, Indiana, from the riverfront developments of Kentucky. On the Indiana side, the community of Lanesville serves as a northern anchor, surrounded by family-named landmarks and rural institutions like the St Johns Sch and Lanesville Cem. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent knobs and ridges, including Hickman Hill and Rock House Ridge, which loom over the river valley. Along the western bank, small settlements like Bridgeport and the Locust Point PO highlight a river-oriented economy, while the Kentucky shore near Riverside Gardens and Sylvania shows a different pattern of settlement along the Illinois Central railroad and Cane Run. This survey captures the region just before significant suburban expansion, preserving the locations of numerous country churches such as Antioch Ch and Bethesda Ch.