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1958 Map of Lyons

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Lyons
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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White River meanders across this late-1950s landscape, defining the boundaries between Greene, Knox, and Daviess counties. The river's influence is evident in the complex network of oxbows and marshy beds such as Sipes Bed, Nail Bed, and Elmore Pond. This area was a critical junction for rail transport, where the Pennsylvania railroad crossed paths with the Chicago Milwaukee ST Paul And Pacific, supporting agricultural towns like Lyons and Newberry.

Genealogists will find several burial grounds along the ridges, including Mt Zion Cem and the adjacent Slinkard Cem and Old Slinkard Cem near the river bluffs. Smaller settlements and rail sidings such as Bushrod, Beehunter, and Ilene provide a look at the rural density before mid-century modernization shifted local commerce. Landmarks like Morgan Bluff and Brewer Hill rise above the alluvial plain, while the Mud Pike Ch serves as a lone rural spiritual marker in the southern reaches.