1950 Map of Shoals

About this map

The East Fork White River carves a dramatic, winding path through this mid-century Indiana landscape, defining the character of Shoals and its surrounding uplands. The terrain is marked by distinctive formations like Heathen Bend, McBrides Bluff, and Pinnacle Rock, which provide a sharp contrast to the lower floodplains. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor serves as the primary industrial artery, passing through Ironton and near the steep Peek Cut. This 1950 edition captures a community defined by rural institutions, including Mt Union Ch, Hickory Ridge Sch, and the Beech Grove Sch, many located along the high ridges of the Martin County State Forest. The northern boundary is sharply delineated by the U S Naval Depot Boundary, marking a transition from public forest and agricultural land to federal reservation.