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1949 Map of Palmyra

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Palmyra
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Palmyra serves as the focal point of this Marion County landscape, showing a dense street grid and significant civic infrastructure such as the Marion County Infirmary. The surrounding countryside is defined by the winding courses of the South Fabius River and the North River, which carve through the townships of Fabius and Liberty. This mid-century survey reveals a highly organized rural society supported by numerous country schools and neighborhood churches, including Salem School and Bethel Church.

Industrial activity is evidenced by a Quarry located near Peddicord School, while the transportation network relies on the Burlington Northern railroad lines passing through the city. The map also documents long-standing community landmarks such as Greenwood Cemetery and the more remote Smileyville to the north, offering a clear view of the region's development before late 20th-century expansions. Notable rural features like Round Grove and Stone Hill School highlight the scattered nature of local education and social centers during this era.