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1964 Map of Madison West

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Madison West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Hanover College overlooks a dramatic bend in the Ohio River on this mid-century survey of the Indiana-Kentucky border. The landscape is defined by the deep ravines of the Highland Rim, where numerous named cascades like Deadman Falls, Horseshoe Falls, and Chain Mill Falls cut through the limestone bluffs. This topography necessitated a clustered development pattern, clearly visible in the tight grid of Madison and the academic grounds of the college.

Cultural landmarks are concentrated along the northern riverbank, including the sprawling Madison State Hospital and the James F. D. Lanier Memorial. Further west, rural communities such as Saluda and London represent the agricultural character of the plateau, supported by local institutions like Antioch Church and several family burying grounds, including Moffett Cem and Trout Cem. The inclusion of Clifty Falls State Park highlights the early preservation of the area's most rugged natural features amidst the growing river towns.