1957 Map of Cuzco

About this map

Cuzco and the surrounding timberlands of the Hoosier National Forest define this 1957 topographic study of southern Indiana. The landscape is marked by the winding course of the Patoka River and its numerous tributaries, including Painter Creek and Lick Fork, which carve through the dense ridges of Jackson and Hall townships. This era shows the region before the creation of the Patoka Lake reservoir, preserving the original locations of settlements like Ellsworth and Newton Stewart along the river banks. Transportation and community life are grounded by the Southern railroad line and local landmarks such as Cane Creek Ch and the neighboring Cane Creek Sch. The map also captures several small rural centers, including Elon, Crystal, and Norton, providing a detailed look at the scattered homesteads and family cemeteries of Dubois and Orange Counties.