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1958 Map of Staunton

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Staunton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Staunton and the surrounding townships of Posey, Riley, and Perry define this landscape on the border of Vigo and Clay Counties. The mid-century era is characterized by heavy industrial land use, notably the extensive Strip Mine operations and numerous oil wells that pockmark the terrain. The central portion of the map is dominated by the Chinook State Fishing Area, a significant recreational reclamation of the local topography.

Transportation infrastructure serves as a backbone for the region, featuring the historic National Road and the modern development of Interchange 23. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of several community landmarks, including Summit Lawn Cemetery, North Union Church, and the Township School near Cory. Small rail-oriented settlements like Seelyville and Turner are visible along the Conrail line, while local watercourses like Birch Creek and Prairie Creek wind through the remaining woodland and agricultural plots.