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1978 Map of Dana

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Dana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

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The Newport Army Ammunition Plant dominates the northern landscape, its sprawling network of roads and facilities positioned just east of Dana. This industrial and military footprint sits in contrast to the rural agricultural character of the surrounding Vermillion County terrain. Along the eastern edge, the Wabash River serves as a natural boundary between Vermillion and Parke counties, accompanied by the remnants of an Abandoned Canal and the town of Montezuma.

Genealogists will find a high density of family and community burial grounds, such as Hollingsworth Cem, Juliet Cem, and Carmack Cem. The area's transport and industrial history is visible through the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the active Claypits near the river bluffs. Cultural landmarks like the Ernie Pyle Rest Park and the County Home provide insight into the local social infrastructure during the late twentieth century.