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1955 Map of Corunna

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Corunna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Corunna serves as a central hub in this mid-century Indiana landscape, where the New York Central Grand Army Highway and the Pennsylvania railroad line provide the primary east-west transportation corridors. This 1950s survey captures a well-established rural community defined by its township structure, including Wayne, Fairfield, and Richland. The presence of numerous community institutions, such as Township Sch, Zion Ch, and Allen Chapel, reflects a period when local rural centers still anchored the social fabric of the county.

The topography is characterized by a high density of glacial kettle lakes and drainage ditches, including Bixler Lake, Round Lake, and Haynes Lake. In the northern sections, distinct landmarks like Baby Mtn rise above the surrounding fields. The transition of the era is evident in the mix of traditional gathering places like Fairfield Center and the growing industrial footprints like the Gravel Pit near the southern tracks.