1950 Map of Neeper

About this map

The Wyaconda River and its meandering tributaries, including the Little Wyaconda River and Hickory Creek, define the landscape of this corner of Clark County at the start of the 1950s. The map captures a rural social geography in transition, marked by a high density of small district schools that were already falling into disuse. Several of these landmarks, such as Union Sch and Brush College Sch, are explicitly noted as abandoned, signaling the mid-century shift away from localized country schoolhouses toward consolidated districts. Small crossroads like Neeper and Foree serve as the primary nodes for the surrounding farming community. Family history and early settlement patterns are preserved through features like the Schuster Cem and the Old German Cem, while the Liberty Ch remains a focal point for the Washington and Union townships.