1957 Map of Saline City

About this map

Saline City sits at the junction of the Penn Central railroad and Birch Creek in this mid-century survey of western Indiana. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Eel River, which flows through Lewis and Harrison townships, flanked by drainage features like Little Slough and Big Slough. This map documents a transitional industrial period where traditional landmarks like the Neal Mill Bridge and several country churches, including Zion Ch and Briley Chapel, coexist with modern developments like an extensive Pipeline and the emerging footprint of a Strip Mine. Local history is preserved in the location of family and community sites such as Zion-Summers Cem and Maple Grove Cem, while the geography of the river bottom is highlighted by features like Hickory Island and the elevated ground of Sugar Ridge.