1966 Map of Smedley

About this map

The Lost River winds through the southern landscape of this mid-1960s survey, marking a region defined by its complex drainage systems and small rural settlements. Small communities like Smedley and Prowsville anchor the agricultural and timbered lands of Washington County, while the northern reaches transition into the protected acreage of the Jackson-Washington State Forest. The map documents a dense network of local landmarks, including many churches such as New Zion Ch and the Highland Friends Ch, alongside educational relics like the Walnut Grove Sch. This period shows the transition from earlier pioneer tracks to more established county roads such as Cox Ferry Road and Wheeler Hollow Rd. For genealogists, the inclusion of several burying grounds, notably the Old Smedley Cem and Covenanter Cem, provides vital coordinates for family history research in this corner of Indiana.