1979 Map of Willard

About this map

Willard and the surrounding township of Hendren are defined by a rhythmic landscape of agricultural clearings and woodlots in the late 1970s. The legacy of earlier industrial transport is visible in the Old Railroad Grade that cuts through the northern sections, passing near the Willard Cem and Holy Family Ch. This area of Clark County shows a established community life with numerous burial sites, including the Self Cem and Weston Cem, reflecting generations of settlement near the winding path of Wedges Creek. To the east, the Black River serves as a major geographical boundary, its banks contrasting with the prominent elevations of Middle Mound and South Mound in the west. The presence of a Research Farm Road and several town halls suggests a well-organized rural infrastructure supporting the local dairy and timber economy.