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1961 Map of Morgantown

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Morgantown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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Yellowwood State Forest dominates this landscape, stretching across the rugged hills between Morgan and Brown counties during the mid-20th century. The Illinois Central Railroad snakes through the southern portion of the map, serving small rural junctions and settlements like Helmsburg, Trevlac, and Needmore. In the north, Morgantown stands as a primary hub where Indian Creek meets the local road network.

Evidence of early rural infrastructure remains visible through features like the Covered Bridge near Beanblossom and several local churches, including Cottonwood Ch and Oak Ridge Ch. The terrain is deeply dissected by numerous waterways such as Beanblossom Creek and Lick Creek, which feed into the northern reach of Lake Lemon. The transition from the flat agricultural lands in the north to the heavily timbered ridges further south reflects the distinct topography of this part of southern Indiana.