1960 Map of Deedsville

About this map

Deedsville serves as a focal point in this 1960 survey of northern Miami County, where the Chicago And ST Louis railroad cuts through the rural landscape. The map captures a transition period for the local education system, prominently featuring the North Miami High Sch amidst a network of established townships including Allen, Perry, Union, and Richland. The terrain is defined by a dense concentration of family and community landmarks, particularly a high number of rural burial grounds like IOOF Cem, Macedonia Cem, and Tilden Cem. These sites, along with Ebenezer Ch and Pleasant Hill Ch, reflect the deeply rooted settlement patterns of the area. The drainage of the till plain is evident in the engineered and natural waterways, from the Dielman Ditch to the winding course of Weesau Creek, which shaped the placement of early roads like Runkle Road and Strebe Road.