1960 Map of Stoutsville

About this map

Stoutsville sits at the convergence of the North Fork Salt River and the South Fork Salt River, serving as a central hub in Monroe County during the early 1960s. The landscape is defined by the sharp bends of these waterways, which supported a network of river crossings including Kitty Wheel Ford and Leich Ford. The Wabash railroad cuts across the western portion of the terrain, linking the small community of Clapper to the larger regional infrastructure. Local history is anchored by sites such as St Andrews Cem and Crigler Cem, while several named tributaries like Indian Creek and Sandy Creek drain the surrounding agricultural lands. The presence of several bridges and fords along the main river forks highlights a time when local travel was still closely tied to the natural contours of the Salt River valley before modern hydrological changes.