1963 Map of Onward

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The Wabash River forms the northern boundary of this central Indiana landscape, where the agricultural plains of Tipton and Jackson townships meet the industrial expansion of the mid-20th century. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the sprawling infrastructure of Grissom Air Force Base, showing clear development of runways and base facilities alongside older rural landmarks. Settlement patterns follow the drainage of Pipe Creek and its tributaries, with the village of Walton serving as a local hub near the Conrail line. Genealogists will find a wealth of family history preserved in numerous burial grounds, such as Bowyer Cem, Metzger Cem, and Little Deer Creek Cem. The transition from small-scale farming to large military operations is evident, with Randall Sch and Randall Cem standing as anchors of a changing community landscape.