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1957 Map of Saline City

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Saline City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Eel River winds through the central Indiana landscape on this mid-century survey, creating a serpentine boundary for the rural townships of Harrison, Lewis, and Perry. The settlement of Saline City sits in the northeast corner at the crossing of the New York Central railroad, while Coalmont is located further south near the border of Vigo and Clay Counties. The area shows a transition in land use, from the traditional agrarian pattern of small family cemeteries like Stagg Cem and Maple Grove Cem to industrial developments like the Strip Mine and the presence of a significant pipeline corridor.

Local landmarks such as the Neal Mill Bridge and the Pumping Sta underscore the importance of water management in this riverine environment. The interior is marked by named geographic features including Hickory Island and Hickory Lake, while spiritual life is anchored by country congregations at Zion-Gummere Church and Briley Chapel. The rail infrastructure is particularly dense, with the Monon and C M St P & P lines carving paths through the terrain.