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1961 Map of Kasson

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Kasson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The rolling agricultural landscape of southwestern Indiana is defined here by a network of rural hamlets and family-named homesteads across the Vanderburgh and Posey county line. Settlements like Saint Wendel and Armstrong serve as local hubs, connected by a dense grid of gravel and paved roads such as Spahn Road and St Wendel Road. The region's spiritual and community life is anchored by landmarks like St Peters Ch, Zoar Ch, and several well-maintained cemeteries including Engleheim Cem and Higinbottom Cem.

Industrial activity is evident through numerous Oil Wells scattered across the German and Robinson townships, signaling the extraction economy of the early 1960s. The New York Central railroad tracks cut through the northeastern corner, providing a vital link for the rural communities of St Joseph and Kasson. Local education is centered at Cynthia Heights Sch, situated near Cynthia Heights Park, reflecting the mid-century development of the area.