1957 Map of Vevay North

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The Ohio River flows along the southern edge of this Switzerland County landscape, defining the boundary between Indiana and Kentucky. The town of Vevay serves as the focal point of the riverfront, situated across from Vevay Island and the navigable waters of the main channel. Inland, the terrain is characterized by a dense network of ridges such as Smith Ridge and Parks Ridge, which separate deep creek valleys including Indian Creek and Plum Creek. This 1950s survey captures a transition from river-centered commerce to upland farming communities like Mt Sterling and Fairview. Small rural gathering points are documented through the presence of the Plum Creek Ch and the Fredonia Ch, alongside the historically noted Jacksonville (Site), providing essential coordinates for researchers tracing family roots and mid-century land use in the Ohio River Valley.