1959 Map of Tampico

About this map

Tampico and Dudleytown serve as the primary hubs of this rural Indiana landscape, which is heavily defined by the meandering waters of the Muscatatuck River and its East Fork. The southern border of the map follows the river's winding path through bottomlands marked by an extensive drainage system, including the prominent Grassy Fork and several unnamed Ditches. The map reveals a high concentration of institutional landmarks critical for genealogical research, such as Russell Chapel, Sauers Sch, and Emanuel Sch. These locations, alongside cemeteries like Mt Pleasant Cem and Lubker Cem, reflect the tight-knit settlement patterns of Washington and Brownstown townships. To the northwest, the terrain rises into the Jackson-Washington State Forest, offering a sharp contrast to the level agricultural fields and systematic ditching found near Pond Creek and Horse Lick.