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1916 Map of Winchester

Name: 1916 Topographic Map of Winchester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The White River and Mississinewa River define the agricultural landscape of Randolph County during this mid-1910s survey, anchoring a dense network of rail lines and small rural school districts. The intersection of major rail corridors, including the Union Traction Company and the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Road, highlights the importance of transportation to regional hubs like Winchester and Union City.

Social and educational life is meticulously documented through numerous named schools such as McKinley School, Bickel School, and Beech Grove School, alongside the County Infirmary. Beyond the larger towns, smaller settlements like Spartanburg, Saratoga, and Lynn serve as local centers. The terrain is crisscrossed by an extensive drainage system featuring Dismal Creek, Elson Ditch, and Miller Creek, illustrating the managed waterways essential for the local farm economy.