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1958 Map of Roachdale

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Roachdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Roachdale serves as a central rail junction in northern Putnam County during the late 1950s, where the Baltimore and Ohio and Monon lines intersect. This railroad-driven landscape transitions into agricultural acreage to the south, anchored by the town of Bainbridge. A notable transportation corridor is the Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway, which crosses the southern half of the quadrangle, reflecting local honors for the famed war correspondent from the region.

The topography is defined by the deep incisions of Big Walnut Creek and its various tributaries like North Ramp Creek and South Ramp Creek. These waterways are navigated via several named crossings, including the Rolling Stone Bridge and Pine Bluff Bridge. Rural life is marked by numerous scattered landmarks such as Carpentersville, the Haw Creek Ch, and the Roachdale Cem, offering a detailed view of the community's mid-century distribution and infrastructure.