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1935 Map of Oolitic

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Oolitic
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

Stone quarrying and rural agricultural life define this Indiana landscape during the mid-1930s. The town of Oolitic sits at the heart of a limestone-rich region, evidenced by numerous industrial sites like the Eureka Quarry, Dark Hollow Quarry, and Furdie Quarry. These operations are supported by a complex rail network, including the Chicago Indianapolis And Louisville and the Chicago Milwaukee ST Paul And Pacific, which navigate the winding course of Salt Creek and the East Fork White River.

Away from the industrial centers, the map documents a dense network of country institutions. Small communities such as Owensburg, Fayetteville, and Hobbieville are surrounded by landmarks of local heritage, including Popcorn Ch, Wesley Chapel, and the Avoca State Fish Hatchery. The presence of the Moses Fell Annex Experimental Farm highlights the era's focus on agricultural advancement, while isolated schoolhouses like Eddington Sch and Rector Sch mark the social centers of these Lawrence and Greene County townships.