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1952 Map of Maxville

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Maxville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The White River provides the central axis for this mid-century portrait of Randolph County, where the agricultural landscape is densely dotted with the institutions of rural Indiana life. The town of Farmland and the smaller settlement of Maxville anchor the central corridor, while a network of country churches like Olive Branch Ch and Dunkirk Ch serve the surrounding townships. Distinctive landmarks of the era include Funks Speedway and the Moorman Orphanage, alongside infrastructure such as a small Airstrip and several rural schools like Lincoln Sch.

Transport is dominated by the industrial legacy of the New York Central and Pennsylvania railroads, which cut across the plains to connect these farming communities. Numerous family-named cemeteries, including Woodlawn Cem and Sparrow Creek Cem, offer valuable geographic markers for genealogical research. The map also captures the intricate drainage system of the region, featuring Bear Creek, Eightmile Creek, and various man-made ditches essential for the local agricultural economy.