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1951 Map of Mansfield

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Mansfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Raccoon Creek meanders through the heart of this Indiana landscape, where the town of Mansfield serves as a primary hub for the surrounding rural townships of Union and Jackson. The 1951 topography reveals a landscape deeply incised by water, with a dense network of tributaries including Rocky Fork and Little Rocky Fork carving through the terrain. A notable geological feature, Groundhog Falls, is tucked away along a branch of the Rocky Fork, highlighting the area's natural drainage patterns before modern land alterations.

For those tracing family history, the map provides precise locations for several rural burial grounds such as Miller Cem, Roach Cem, and Blake Cem. Small community centers like Ferndale, Vivalia, and Keytsville appear alongside vital local landmarks like Otterbein Ch and Farmers Chapel. The inclusion of a Gaging Sta at Mansfield and various Pipe Line routes reflects the mid-century infrastructure supporting this corner of Parke and Putnam Counties.