1960 Map of Winchester

About this map

The White River defines the central axis of this Randolph County landscape, where the city of Winchester serves as the regional hub at the convergence of several major rail lines. By the late 1950s and early 1960s, the area exhibited a blend of traditional civic institutions and modernizing infrastructure, from the Randolph County Airport and Drive-in Theater to established centers like the White River High Sch. Smaller crossroads and rural hamlets such as Saratoga, Harrisville, and Jericho dot the surrounding farmland, often anchored by local landmarks like Jericho Ch or the Saratoga Cem. In the south, the County Home and Fairground stand near the banks of Salt Creek, illustrating the era's municipal organization. The map also captures the local energy economy through scattered Gas Well sites and a prominent Pipeline cutting across the southern townships.