1957 Map of Plainville

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White River meanders in tight oxbows across the flatlands of Daviess and Knox counties, defining the agricultural character of this region. The landscape is heavily engineered for water management, featuring an extensive network of drainage projects such as Armuth Ditch, Singer Ditch, and Pollard DITCH. High ground like Harbstrait Hill rises above the alluvial plain, while The Lagoon sits near the Conrail rail line. Local industry is clearly visible through clustered oil wells, oil tanks, and grain bins near Plainville.