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1957 Map of Paoli

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Paoli
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The town of Paoli serves as the central hub of this 1957 study, situated at the crossroads of numerous country routes and the Monon railroad. The landscape to the south is dominated by the Hoosier National Forest and the specific tract of the Pioneer Mothers Memorial National Forest, reflecting a region defined by managed timberlands and rolling hills. The Treaty Boundary cuts across the northwest, providing a clear cartographic link to the early surveying and land division of southern Indiana.

Rural life is evidenced by a dense network of small communities and family landmarks, including Chambersburg and Syria. Genealogists will find a wealth of local data in the scattered rural churches such as Mt Gilead Ch and Stampers Creek Ch, alongside numerous burial grounds like Webb Cem and the County Farm Cem. Geologic curiosities like the Stampers Creek Sinks highlight the unique karst topography of Orange County, where surface waters frequently disappear into subterranean channels.