1958 Map of Westport

About this map

Westport serves as the primary hub of this southern Indiana landscape, situated near the intersection of the Old Railroad Grade and Sand Creek. The map reveals a deeply established rural network defined by its small settlements and numerous family and community landmarks, including Letts Corner, Rodney, and Gaynorsville. The terrain is significantly shaped by the winding paths of Panther Creek and Cobbs Creek, which carve through the countryside towards the Old Indian Treaty Bdy. A notable concentration of heritage sites exists around the town center, from the Westport Cem to the local Township Sch. Farther afield, specialized features like the Covered Bridge over the creek and the isolated Mt Aerie Ch indicate the local infrastructure of the mid-20th century. This survey records a period of agricultural stability and local transport before major modern highway expansions changed the rural character of the area.