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1953 Map of Lizton

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Lizton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Lizton and Jamestown anchor this mid-century survey of the rural landscape where Boone and Hendricks counties meet. The regional transportation network is defined by the diagonal transit of the New York Central railroad, which links the small settlements of Advance and Raintown. The terrain is deeply inscribed with an intricate system of drainage infrastructure, including the Edlin Ditch, Cunningham Ditch, and Dickey Ditch, reflecting the historical importance of land reclamation for agriculture in this part of Indiana.

Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through numerous family and community landmarks. Small rural centers like New Brunswick appear alongside institutional sites such as the Pinnell Sch and Old Union Ch. A high density of burial grounds, including the Odd Fellows Cem, Cundiff Cemetery, and Trotter Cem, provides a detailed record of the families who settled along the Eel River and Raccoon Creek.