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1956 Map of Cataract

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Cataract
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Cataract Lake dominates the central landscape of this Owen County region, its irregular shoreline wrapping around landmarks like Ernie Pyle Island. This mid-century survey captures a transition in land use, where the sprawling Owen-Putnam State Forest and Lieber State Park preserve large tracts of timbered ridges and ravines, contrasting with the organized agricultural plots of Cloverdale and Morgan townships. The natural hydraulics of the area are highlighted by the Upper Cataract Falls and Lower Cataract Falls along Mill Creek.

Rural community life is anchored by several small settlements and country houses of worship, such as Cataract, Cunot, and Buckskin Ch. Transportation routes are defined by the winding paths of the Monon railroad and local roads that navigate around significant topographic features like Corns Ridge and Hale Hill. Genealogists may find value in the specific placement of the Maze Cem, Smith Cem, and Mt Zion Cem.