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1963 Map of Lebanon

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Lebanon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The county seat of Lebanon serves as the focal point of this 1963 survey, reflecting a period of post-war growth in Boone County. The city layout is exceptionally detailed, featuring essential community landmarks such as Witham Hospital, the local Armory, and multiple educational institutions including Harney Sch and St Josephs Sch. Surrounding the urban center are established residential enclaves like Ulen and Brendan Wood, while the New York Central Railroad corridor cuts diagonally across the landscape, underscoring the region's importance as a transportation hub.

Beyond the city limits, the terrain is defined by an extensive drainage network, including Prairie Creek and Wonder Creek, and numerous agricultural features. Rural life is anchored by family and community sites such as Bethel Ch, Browns Wonder Cem, and the County Farm Home. The map also documents the transition from traditional farmsteads to modern infrastructure, noted by a Landing Strip, a Radio Tower, and several named ditches like Swamp Ditch and Browns Ditch.