1959 Map of Vallonia

About this map

Jackson-Washington State Forest dominates the center of this landscape, its wooded ridges rising above the surrounding agricultural valleys of the White River and Muscatatuck River. The historic settlement of Vallonia serves as a focal point in Driftwood township, while smaller communities like Millport and Wegan anchor the rural sections. Local history is deeply etched into the map through numerous family-named landmarks and institutions, including the Burrell Cem, Miller Cem, and St Pauls Sch. The presence of the Miller Lookout Tower and the County Fairgrounds near Brownstown highlights the area's mix of public forestry and civic life. Water management is evident through a network of ditches like the Singer Ditch and Cammie Thomas Ditch, which drain the lowlands between the forest and the meandering river forks.