1962 Map of Milltown

About this map

The Blue River winds through the border of Crawford and Harrison Counties, carving a path through the extensive tracts of the Harrison-Crawford State Forest. This landscape is defined by its deep hollows and high ridges, including the distinctive Buzzard Roost Hill and Benz Hill. The settlement pattern follows the contours of the land and the path of the Southern railroad, which serves the primary communities of Marengo and Milltown. Local industry is evident at the Quarry near Marengo, while rural life centers around numerous upland congregations such as White Gem Ch and Pilot Knob Ch. The map reveals a network of country roads, including Leavenworth Road and Old Mill Road, which connect isolated farmsteads and small settlements like Hogtown and White Gem. Steep terrain features like The Narrows and Milltown Hollow emphasize the significant relief of this pocket of southern Indiana.