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1961 Map of Nashville

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Nashville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Nashville serves as the focal point of this 1960s study, situated at the junction of the North Fork and the North Fork Salt Creek. The surrounding landscape is characterized by a dense network of wooded ridges and hollows, including Mountain Tea Ridge and Hobbs Hollow, where traditional topographic features like the Covered Bridge and several fire towers remain prominent. Notable rural landmarks such as the Aynes House and the Hoosier Nest are scattered throughout the hills, reflecting the area's residential character before significant modern expansion.

Public lands dominate the southern half of the quadrangle, with the vast Brown County State Park and Hoosier National Forest preserving the natural state of the terrain. Family history is etched into the land via sites like David Cem and Reeves Cem, while small settlements like Gnaw Bone and Pikes Peak provide distinctive local markers. The numerous artificial lakes, including Ogle Lake and Strahl Lake, highlight the mid-century development of water resources for recreation and conservation in the region.