Loading map...

1981 Map of Wadesville

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Wadesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The rolling landscape of Posey County in the early 1980s reveals a patchwork of traditional farming and mid-century energy development. The town of Wadesville serves as a primary hub, while the Louisville and Nashville railroad corridor connects smaller settlements like Blairsville and Hepburn. This era is defined by the significant footprint of the petroleum industry, evidenced by the expansive Oliver Underground Gas Storage Area and numerous Oil Fields scattered throughout townships such as Lynn and Robinson.

Local heritage is anchored by landmarks like Mt Zion Ch and Laurel Hill Cem, providing vital reference points for genealogists. Waterways like Big Creek and McAdoo Creek wind through the terrain, passing rural fixtures such as the South Terrace Sch and the community of Oliver. The map records a moment when rural crossroads like Lippe and Springfield maintained their identity alongside active Oil and Gas Wells.