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1962 Map of South Whitley East

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of South Whitley East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Eel River valley defines the northern landscape of this region, serving as a corridor for both water and rail. The New York Chicago and St Louis and Pennsylvania railroads converge at South Whitley, illustrating the town's role as a mid-century transportation hub for the surrounding agricultural townships. The map documents a dense network of rural community landmarks, including St Johns Ch, Fairview Ch, and Centenary Ch, which anchored the social life of the farming population.

Moving south from the river, the terrain transitions into the small crossroads settlements of Tunker and Washington Center. The presence of numerous family and church burial grounds, such as Eberhard Ch Cem and St Peters Cem, provides essential data for genealogical research. The map also captures the early industrial footprint of the area, noting a Gravel Pit near the northern boundary, reflecting local resource extraction during this period of Indiana's development.