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1967 Map of Carmel

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Carmel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Carmel and the northern outskirts of Indianapolis are shown during a period of significant suburban expansion in central Indiana. The map captures the transition from rural townships like Washington and Clay to developed residential neighborhoods such as Meridian Hills, Home Place, and Orchard Park. The Pennsylvania RR cuts through the landscape, providing a traditional rail backbone alongside the burgeoning network of gridded streets like West 86th Street and West 116th Street.

Educational and institutional landmarks are prominent throughout the area, including the State Sch for the Blind and North Central High Sch. The presence of the Eagle Creek Airpark near New Augusta highlights the area's diversifying infrastructure. Local history is anchored by sites like Henley Cem and St Christophers Ch, while the White River and Williams Creek provide the primary natural drainage through this evolving corridor of Hamilton County and Marion County.