1970 Map of Cloverdale

About this map

Putnamville and Cloverdale serve as the primary hubs in this central Indiana landscape, captured at a time when the region's agricultural roots intersected with mid-century infrastructure. The Louisville and Nashville railroad and the Old RR Grade trace the historical transportation corridors, while the Putnam County Airport and a prominent Drive-in Theater west of South Putnam Sch signal the era's modern shifts. The terrain is marked by distinctive elevations like Devils Backbone and Hughes Hill, which overlook the winding paths of Deer Creek and Upper Limestone Creek. For local historians, the map preserves the exact locations of several small burial grounds and spiritual centers, including Old Bethel Cem and Beer Creek Ch. The southern edge is defined by the recreation and water management area of Cagles Mill Lake and the Owen-Putnam State Forest, illustrating the balance between managed wilderness and rural development.