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1980 Map of Cuzco

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Cuzco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Cuzco and its surrounding hill country in Orange County appear here following the significant landscape transformation brought by the Patoka Lake reservoir project. This 1980 revision reflects the era after the valley's drainage patterns were altered, showing the intricate shoreline and recreational infrastructure that replaced earlier agricultural bottoms. Smaller settlements like Crystal, Norton, and Dillard are situated along the ridgelines and valley edges, maintaining their traditional proximity to water sources like Davis Creek.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by landmarks such as Cane Creek Ch and various local Cem sites that were preserved as the water rose. Technical developments of the late 20th century are evident through the inclusion of a Gaging Station, Pumping Station, and Radio Tower, indicating the management of the reservoir system. The Southern Railway corridor also cuts through the northern section, marking the persistent role of rail transport in this part of Southern Indiana.