1961 Map of Arcadia

About this map

Cicero Creek meanders southward through this central Indiana landscape, dictating the placement of early settlements and agricultural boundaries. At the southern edge of the sheet, the newly formed Morse Reservoir fills the valley, with its northern reaches backing up toward the Cicero town center. The inland geography is defined by a grid of rural roads and the Chicago and St Louis railroad, which links the towns of Atlanta, Arcadia, and Millersburg. Genealogists will find a wealth of family history markers, including Goodykoontz Cem, Dunn Cem, and the Taylor Cem. The map also reveals specialized landmarks of the era, such as the Indiana Academy near the reservoir and a Racetrack on the western edge of Arcadia, reflecting a community that balanced agrarian life with institutional and recreational growth.