1962 Map of Wingate

About this map

Wingate serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in the early 1960s, situated at the junction of the New York Chicago and St Louis RR and several regional transit routes. The area is defined by a dense network of country cemeteries, such as Pleasant Hill Cem and Meharry Cem, which provide significant points of interest for genealogical research in this part of Montgomery County. The topography is shaped by the winding paths of Coal Creek and its many tributaries, including the North Fork Coal Creek and Turkey Run. The presence of the Coal Creek Central Sch north of the village and the small settlement of Elmdale to the southeast illustrates the established rural community structure of the era. The map also captures the intricate section lines and fence rows that partitioned the fertile Indiana farmland during this period.