1963 Map of Bunker Hill

About this map

Bunker Hill sits at the heart of this Miami County landscape, where the confluence of several rail lines shaped the early 1960s local economy. The northern reaches are dominated by the city of Peru, situated along the Wabash River and featuring landmarks like the Maconaquah Park and the historic Frances Slocum Trail. Farther south, the transition from urban industry to rural agricultural life is evidenced by the numerous cemeteries and country churches, such as Salem Ch and Emmanuel Ch, that dot the township lines. The influence of mid-century transportation and recreation is visible in the presence of a Drive-in Theater near South Peru and a Drag Strip located near the southern boundary of the quadrangle. Significant watercourses like Pipe Creek and the Mississinewa River provide a geographic framework for the small settlements of Loree and McGrawsville.