1965 Map of Martinsville

About this map

Martinsville serves as the central hub of this mid-century survey, situated at the bend of the White River where the Conrail rail line and major roads converge. The town's layout is well-defined, showing residential growth near Woodcrest and industrial markers like the local Fish Hatchery and Sewage Disposal plant. To the south, the landscape transitions into the wooded ridges of the Morgan Monroe State Forest, where terrain features like Bear Ridge and Bald Hill Ridge dominate the topography. Local history is etched into the rural landscape through several family and community landmarks, including the Nutter Cem, Schultz Cem, and Mt Olive Ch. The map captures the area before modern highway expansion, preserving the locations of smaller clusters such as Hyndsdale, Cramertown, and the Drive-in Theater west of the city center.