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1950 Map of Morgantown

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Morgantown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Morgantown stands at the northeastern edge of this mid-century landscape, where the Illinois Central railroad cuts through the southern hills toward Helmsburg and Trevlac. This area of central Indiana exhibits a transition from the agricultural lowlands near Indian Creek to the dense woodland of the Yellowwood State Forest. The map documents a rural society anchored by localized landmarks such as Mt Zion Ch and Beech Grove Ch, alongside scattered settlements like Mahalasville and Cornelius.

Detailed topography reveals the ridges and hollows that defined early transport and settlement patterns, including Carmel Ridge and Oak Ridge. The inclusion of the Bear Creek Cem and multiple small chapels such as Ritter Chapel provides a clear view of the community's ancestral footprint. Water features like Bear Creek Lake and Echo Lake highlight the recreational and natural drainage systems of the Bean Blossom Creek watershed.