1957 Map of Speed

About this map

Silver Creek and the Muddy Fork dominate the central drainage of this Clark County landscape, where the flatlands of Sellersburg meet the rising terrain of the Knobs. The 1957 revision captures the region's mid-century transportation network, defined by the parallel routes of the Pennsylvania and Monon railroads which served settlements like Memphis and Bennettsville. To the northwest, the heavily wooded Clark State Forest covers the steep ridges, while the southeastern sections show a more developed agricultural and suburban pattern. Local history is preserved through markers such as Atkins Chapel, St Joseph Hill, and several family burial grounds including Hickory Grove Cem and Miller Cem. The map also identifies educational and recreational sites like the Township Sch and Camp Honor Bright, reflecting the community structure of the late 1950s before significant modern expansion.