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1965 Map of Mooresville West

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Mooresville West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The White River and Conrail rail line anchor the eastern edge of this Morgan County landscape, which shows the growth of Mooresville and smaller rural communities during the mid-1960s. The terrain transitions from the river bottomlands up into the hills, where several family-named high points like Maxwell Hill and Robb Hill overlook a network of creek valleys. Genealogists will find numerous landmarks of the era, including the West Union Ch, Highland Cem, and Beech Grove Cem.

A notable cluster of organized camps, such as Camp Bradford and Camp Riley, are situated along the winding tributaries of Sycamore Creek. Technological and recreational sites are well-documented, from the Goethe Link Observatory and Drive-in Theater to specialized infrastructure like the Milhon Airport and various gravel and shale pits. The map also records the rural school system with the local High Sch and Northwood Sch serving the burgeoning suburban and agricultural population.