1963 Map of Huntertown

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The Eel River and its various tributaries, including Willow Creek and Spy Run, define the drainage of this rural landscape north of Fort Wayne. At the time of this 1963 revision, the area maintained a distinct agricultural character interspersed with specialized institutions like the Byron Sanatorium, the County Home, and the County Childrens Home. The small settlement of Huntertown serves as a local hub along the Pennsylvania railroad line, while the northern fringes of the city begin to emerge at Ludwig Park and the Fort Wayne Municipal Airport (Smith Field). Local history is preserved through several family and community landmarks, such as Duhn Mill, Bethel Cem, and the Huntertown Cemeteries, reflecting a well-established pattern of mid-century Midwestern settlement prior to the expansion of the interstate system through Allen County.