1949 Map of New Castle West

About this map

The Big Blue River valley and its surrounding townships define this 1949 survey of western Henry County. The landscape is a patchwork of rural agriculture and early-century industrial infrastructure, anchored by the western edge of New Castle and smaller hubs like Cadiz and Greensboro. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, including the South Mound Cemetery, Quaker Cem, and the Sugar Grove Sch. Transportation is a primary theme here, with the Pennsylvania and New York Chicago And ST Louis railroads cutting through the terrain alongside the New York Central line. The transition from farm to town is further evidenced by institutional markers like the County Home and the presence of the Western Air Field and Memorial Park, providing a clear look at Indiana’s mid-century rural development and communal organization before modern suburban expansion.