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1950 Map of Valeene

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Valeene
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Patoka River winds through the heart of the Hoosier National Forest in this mid-century topographic record of southern Indiana. The settlement of Valeene serves as a local hub near School No 7, while the smaller community of Fargo sits to the southwest. The landscape is defined by its social and educational infrastructure, featuring numerous rural schools like Pearsontown Sch and Apple Sch, and country churches including Bacon Ch and Concord Ch.

Tracing the boundaries between Orange Co and Crawford Co, the map reveals a highly localized geography of hollows and ridges, such as Underwood Hollow and the curiously named Hogs Defeat. Family history is deeply etched into the land through sites like the Teaford Cem and Perkiser Cem. Elevated vantage points are noted by the inclusion of a Lookout Tower, providing a clear view of the drainage patterns of Youngs Creek and Stampers Creek.