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1968 Map of Lewis Creek

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Lewis Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Lewis Creek and the Flatrock River define the agricultural landscape of south-central Indiana as it appeared in the late 1960s. The area is characterized by a high density of small family and community burial grounds, including Tindall Cem, Miller Cem, and Parrish Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research. Small crossroads settlements like Smithland, Fenns, and Wilson Corner are linked by a grid of rural roads, such as South Rd, while an Old Railroad Grade indicates the shifting transportation patterns of the mid-20th century.

Institutional landmarks like the County Home and educational centers such as Southwestern High Sch and Township Sch highlight the community infrastructure of Shelby and Washington townships. The topography is largely level, though punctuated by modest elevations like McCrea Hill and McFarren Hill. This record provides a clear view of the rural fabric before modern development, capturing the placement of country churches like Pleasant Grove Ch and Winchester Ch.