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1959 Map of Milroy

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Milroy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Milroy and Williamstown anchor this mid-century portrait of southeastern Rush County and northern Decatur County, where the agricultural landscape is heavily punctuated by natural gas extraction. The presence of numerous Gas Wells throughout Anderson and Clinton townships highlights a period of local energy production that defined the rural economy of the 1950s. The New York Central railroad runs north-to-south, linking these agricultural hubs to the broader regional market.

Waterways like the Flatrock River and Little Flatrock River wind through the township boundaries, creating the natural drainage for a landscape dotted with small community landmarks. Genealogists will find significant detail in the placement of rural burial sites such as Bethesda Cem, Swails Cem, and McLaughlin Cem, alongside social centers like Springhill Ch and the Drive-in Theater near the Decatur County line.