1961 Map of Omega

About this map

White River and its tributaries define this pocket of Central Indiana, where agricultural patterns are etched into the landscape along the borders of Jackson and White River townships. The map documents several small, historic hubs like Omega and Walnut Grove, which anchored the local rural community. For genealogists, the survey is remarkably detailed regarding burial sites, noting family-linked locations such as Buscher Cem, Grubbs Cem, and Hobbs Cem. The drainage network is complex, featuring Duck Creek and Sugar Creek alongside numerous engineered ditches like Polywog Ditch and Lamberson Ditch, reflecting the era's intensive land management for farming. Near the river, several Gravel Pit operations highlight the local extractive industry that supported regional construction during the mid-20th century.