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1980 Map of Cuzco

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Cuzco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Cuzco and Crystal occupy the northern reaches of this landscape, situated above the extensive waters of Patoka Lake. This 1980s revision illustrates the intersection of rural Indiana settlements with a major reservoir project, featuring numerous public lands including the Lick Fork State Recreation Area and Newton-Stewart State Recreation Area. The flooding of the Patoka River valley transformed the local geography, creating a complex shoreline that surrounds former high points like Tillery Hill.

Inland from the lake, the Hoosier National Forest covers much of the terrain, where ridgelines like Persimmon Ridge and Lost Ridge separate creek valleys. Agricultural and scientific interests are represented by the Southern Indiana Purdue Agriculture Center, while local landmarks such as Cane Creek Ch and the settlement of Norton provide touchpoints for genealogical research. The map also documents essential infrastructure, including a Filtration Plant, multiple pipelines, and a Gaging Station along the river's original course.