1950 Map of Shoals

About this map

The East Fork White River carves a dramatic path through Martin County, Indiana, defining the geography around Shoals. This mid-century survey documents a landscape where traditional riverbank life and rising industry converged. To the north, the U S Naval Ammunition Depot Boundary Reservation marks a significant federal footprint on the rural landscape. Along the river’s winding course, named points like McBrides Bluff, Cedar Bluff, and Pinnacle Rock overlook the horseshoe-shaped Heathen Bend.