1966 Map of Palmyra

About this map

The Old Indian Treaty Boundary slices diagonally across the landscape of southern Indiana, marking a historic line between the townships of Jackson and Morgan. This 1966 revision illustrates a rural region where small crossroad settlements like Martinsburg and Palmyra serve as local hubs. The northern section is dominated by the winding course of the Blue River and the South Fork, while the northeastern corner shows the alignment of the Monon RR passing through Pekin. Family and community history is deeply rooted here, evidenced by numerous small burial grounds such as Rickard Cem and Hiestand Cem. Educational and spiritual centers like the Morgan Twp High Sch, Big Springs Ch, and Bethlehem Church anchor the rural neighborhoods scattered throughout the wooded hills and creek valleys.