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1955 Map of Martinsville

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Martinsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The White River valley dominates this mid-century Indiana landscape, where the city of Martinsville serves as a hub of industry and transport. The Pennsylvania railroad line cuts through the river's winding course, connecting small outposts like Hyndsdale and Campbell Siding. This era shows the community's established social infrastructure, from the Courthouse and Post Office to the Drive-in Theater and Fairgrounds on the eastern edge of town.

South of the river, the terrain shifts into the ridgelines of Pear Ridge and Tarkington Ridge, much of which is protected within the Morgan Monroe State Forest. Local history is preserved in the numerous family cemeteries dotting the countryside, such as Foster and Williams, while rural life centers on institutions like Maple Grove Ch and Mt Olive Ch. The abundance of a Fish Hatchery and several gravel pits indicates the local reliance on the river's natural resources during the 1950s.