1978 Map of Oolitic

About this map

Oolitic and its surrounding limestone country are defined by a complex industrial and transport network in this late 1970s survey. The landscape is marked by numerous quarry operations and infrastructure such as the Pumping Station and Water Tank, reflecting the region's deep ties to stone production. Along Salt Creek, the rail lines of the Louisville and Nashville and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific provide the primary corridors for commerce, connecting smaller settlements like Guthrie, Peerless, and Murdock. Significant local landmarks include the Purdue University Experimental Farm and several community hubs such as Valley Mission Ch and Mt Zion Ch. This map records the rural development pattern of Lawrence Co before further modernization, preserving the locations of family-named sites like Anderson Cem and topographic features like Dark Hollow and Patton Hill.