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1958 Map of Woodburn South

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Woodburn South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Woodburn sits at the northern edge of this landscape, where the Norfolk and Western line bisects the agricultural grid near the Indiana Ohio state line. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of managed drainage, including Hetrick Ditch and Slusher Ditch, reflecting the historical effort to transform the wetlands of the Great Black Swamp into productive farmland. To the south, the meandering path of Flatrock Creek contrasts with the straight lines of the surrounding townships, providing a natural corridor through Benton and Monroe.

Small rail-side communities like Edgerton and Dawkins mark the industrial pulse of the mid-20th century, while the Township Sch and rural intersections like Townley and Baldwin offer specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family roots in Allen Co. The map also captures local transit landmarks such as Taylor Airport and the legendary Lincoln Highway as it cuts across the southern panhandle, illustrating the evolution of travel from rail to road.