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1978 Map of Rockville

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Rockville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The town of Rockville serves as the focal point for this survey of central Parke County, showcasing a landscape defined by the winding paths of Raccoon Creek and Sand Creek. The area is characterized by a preservation of local heritage, notably represented by the historic Billie Creek Village and several iconic crossings such as the Beeson Covered Bridge and Adams Covered Bridge. These structures illustrate the mid-20th-century transition between traditional rural infrastructure and modern development.

Transportation corridors like the Baltimore and Ohio railroad line and the Old Railroad Grade track the region's industrial evolution. Local social and civic life is anchored by landmarks like the 4-H Club Fairgrounds, the State Hospital, and a Drive-in Theater west of Rockville Lake. Genealogists will find numerous family-named burial grounds throughout the townships, including Overman Cem, Rawlings Cem, and Buchanan Cem.