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1966 Map of Allens Creek

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Allens Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Monroe Reservoir dominates this mid-1960s landscape, illustrating a massive transformation of the Salt Creek valley in southern Indiana. The map reflects a period of significant recreational development following the reservoir's creation, evidenced by the establishment of the Paynetown State Recreation Area and Allens Creek State Recreation Area. Large portions of the terrain are preserved within the Morgan-Monroe State Forest and the Hoosier National Forest, showing a heavily dissected ridge-and-hollow topography.

Genealogists and local historians can find traces of older rural life among the newer park boundaries, including New Paynetown and the village of Siscoe. The map preserves the locations of community landmarks such as Mt Calvary Ch, Shiloh Temple, and Bargoon Ch, along with family-named burial grounds like Saddle Cem and Allens Cem. The presence of the Dutch Ridge Lookout Tower and a Boy Scout Camp further highlights the area's transition into a major regional hub for conservation and outdoor activity.