1962 Map of New Bellsville

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The Brown Co Bartholomew Co line bisects this 1962 landscape, where the ridges of Pleasant Ridge and Mt Liberty overlook a transition from secluded woodland to developing lake communities. To the north, the Camp Atterbury Military Reservation occupies a significant portion of the terrain, while the southern reaches are defined by a network of family-named landmarks and cemeteries. Notable clusters of water features like Grandview Lake, Harrison Lake, and Tamerix Lake indicate the area's mid-century shift toward residential and recreational use. Genealogy researchers can trace local roots through numerous burial grounds including Dobbs Cem, Lawton Cem, and Reid Cem, alongside small rural settlements such as New Bellsville, Ogilville, and Bethany. The map reflects a landscape in transition, where old farm-to-market routes like Bethany Road cross paths with modern infrastructure like a Pipeline and Pumping Station.