1959 Map of Atwood

About this map

Hoffman Lake serves as a prominent natural anchor in this northern Indiana landscape, where mid-century drainage systems like Dausman Ditch and Fleugel Ditch have significantly altered the local hydrology to support agriculture. The settlement at Atwood is defined by its position along the Pennsylvania railroad line and Lincoln Highway, while the smaller community of Clunette sits to the north. Local life in the late 1950s is mapped through its spiritual and civic centers, including Mt Tabor Ch, Stony Point Ch, and the Clunette Cem. The presence of a Drive-in Theater along the southern Highway 30 reflects the automotive culture of the era, contrasting with the ancient path of the Tippecanoe River winding through the southeast corner of the quadrangle.