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1956 Map of Morristown

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Morristown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Morristown serves as the central hub of this mid-1950s landscape, situated where the Baltimore and Ohio railroad cuts across the agricultural plains of Hanover township. The rural character of the area is defined by a dense network of local landmarks, including the Township Sch and multiple small burial grounds like Asbury Cem and Davis Cem, which provide essential points of reference for genealogical research in this part of Indiana.

The Big Blue River meanders through the western portion of the map, fed by tributaries such as Nameless Creek and Prairie Branch. This riparian corridor contrasts with the organized grid of the surrounding townships like Brandywine and Van Buren. Notable community features include the Westland Friends Ch near the northern border and the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Childrens Home Summer Camp located along the banks of Sixmile Creek near the eastern edge.