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1963 Map of Speed

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Speed
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The sharp topographic contrast of the Knobs and the Clark State Forest dominates this portion of Southern Indiana during the mid-twentieth century. To the west, the steep elevation of Wieseka Knob and the Carr terrain gives way to the lower-lying drainage basins of the Muddy Fork and Silver Creek. This transition zone is marked by the sprawling waters of Deam Lake and Lake Hideaway, reflecting a landscape managed for both timber and recreation.

Along the eastern corridor, the industrial and residential development of Sellersburg, Speed, and Memphis follows the path of the Penn Central railroad. Cultural landmarks like Atkins Chapel, Ebenezer Cem, and the Silver Creek High Sch serve as anchor points for local genealogy and history. The survey records a network of rural routes such as Military Road and Anson Road connecting older clusters like Bennettsville and Carwood to the growing interstate infrastructure.