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1962 Map of Shelbyville

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Shelbyville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Shelbyville serves as the focal point of this Shelby County study, situated at the confluence where the Big Blue River meets the local drainage systems of the Indiana plains. The mid-century urban core is detailed with civic landmarks like the Courthouse, Major Hospital, and the County Fairgrounds, while residential growth is evidenced by newer developments such as Lantana Estate and Wellington Heights. To the northwest, the village of Fairland remains a distinct community near the Conrail line, surrounded by agricultural tracts and the Swain Memorial Forest.

The landscape is defined by its waterways and industry, including the winding path of Brandywine Creek and the extraction sites at Burnside Pit and various Gravel Pits. Local history is preserved through numerous rural school sites like Pearson Sch and Hendricks Sch, alongside established religious and burial grounds such as Old Union Ch and Fairland Cem. The expansion of regional infrastructure is marked by the presence of Shelbyville Municipal Airport and multiple highway interchanges.