1957 Map of Oolitic

About this map

Oolitic sits at the heart of this mid-century Lawrence County landscape, defined by its limestone heritage and the deep drainage of Salt Creek. The map documents a complex industrial and agricultural environment, featuring numerous quarries particularly around Dark Hollow and East Oolitic. The winding route of the Monon railroad connects these stone-working sites to outlying settlements like Avoca and Logan. Beyond the industry, the survey shows significant institutional footprints, including the Purdue University Experimental Farm and the State Fish Hatchery near Avoca. Genealogists will find a dense network of family-named landmarks and burial grounds such as Anderson Cem, Brinegar Cem, and Judah Cem. The map captures the area just before significant modernization, showing a landscape still heavily partitioned by rural schools like Beard Sch and secluded gathering places like Camp Indi-Co-So.