1974 Map of Whitcomb

About this map

Brookville Lake dominates the western portion of this mid-1970s landscape, having fundamentally altered the valley of the Whitewater River. The map shows a region in transition, where the creation of the reservoir brought about the Mounds State Recreation Area and landmarks like the Orschell Overlook, while the surrounding hills remain dotted with traditional Hoosier settlements. Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the rural townships of Springfield and Whitewater, where older road networks like Reily Pike and Squire Road connect small communities. Notable sites include the Little Cedar Grove Ch near Mound Haven and the Big Cedar Ch further north. The map also records several family burial sites, including James Cem and Mount Carmel Cem, alongside vestiges of local infrastructure like the Township Sch.