1962 Map of Waymansville

About this map

Waymansville and Mt Healthy anchor this rural landscape in the early 1960s, a period where traditional agricultural life persisted alongside the expansion of the Hoosier National Forest. The map reveals a dense network of country cemeteries and churches that speak to the deep genealogical roots of the area, including St Paul Cem (Orville Ch), St Peters Cem, and the secluded White Chapel. Waterways like the East Fork White Creek and Salt Creek define the drainage patterns, while the development of Lutheran Lake and Noblitt Lake suggests the emergence of local recreation sites. The terrain is marked by family-named landmarks like Gilmore Hill and Dog Hill, and the presence of a pipeline and numerous numbered county roads, such as 800 South Road, illustrates the intersection of modern infrastructure with historic hamlets like Becks Grove and Spraytown.