1952 Map of Newburgh

About this map

Angel Mounds State Memorial and the riverfront town of Newburgh anchor this mid-century survey at the sharp bend of the Ohio River. The landscape reveals a complex network of wetlands and seasonal drainages, including Deadman Drain, Griffith Slough, and Cypress Slough, which define the low-lying bottoms across the state line in Kentucky. Transportation is dominated by the Southern and Louisville and Nashville railroads, while the river economy is represented by Lock No 47 and the prominent Threemile Island. Local genealogical details are abundant, featuring small rural communities like Smythe and Paradise, along with numerous family burial grounds such as Hedge Cem, Casey Cem, and Brickwall Cem. The presence of the Radio Towers (WGBF) and several scattered schoolhouses like Caze Sch illustrates the post-war infrastructure and community life of the Knight and Ohio townships.