1960 Map of Whitewater

About this map

The East Fork Whitewater River and its numerous tributaries, including Gray Brook and Mud Creek, define the landscape along the Indiana and Ohio border in 1960. Small farming communities and rural intersections such as Middleboro, Braffetsville, and Whitewater are connected by a network of named roads like Overman Rd and Marine Road. The presence of several country churches and burial grounds, including Bethel Ch and Pleasant Hill Cem, indicates a deeply rooted agricultural society. To the east, the Pennsylvania railroad line cuts through the terrain near Hollansburg, while landmarks like the Pumping Sta and various Gravel Pits suggest the area's utility and industry during this era. The map also captures the local school infrastructure with the Westmont High Sch and Township Sch serving the surrounding Prairie and river valleys.