1947 Map of Speed

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Clark State Forest occupies the northwestern corner of this territory, where the prominent Knobs topography transitions into the drainage of the Muddy Fork. The 1940s landscape is defined by its transit networks, notably the Indiana Electric line and the Pennsylvania railroad, which parallel Silver Creek through the eastern settlements. The town of Sellersburg and the industrial node at Speed serve as centers of activity near the confluence of Silver Creek and Narrow Gage Run. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, from rural schoolhouses like Warmans Sch and Pleasant Valley Sch to numerous family-named burial grounds including Hickory Grove Cem and Hendrick Cem. The southern edge captures the boundary between Clark Co and Floyd Co, marked by smaller communities like St Joseph and churches such as Atkins Chapel.