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1965 Map of La Harpe

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of La Harpe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

La Harpe and the nearby town of Gas anchor this mid-1960s Allen County landscape, situated amidst a transition from rail-dependent industry to modern infrastructure. The map reveals the path of the Old Railroad Grade, which is noted as Abandoned at several points, reflecting the decline of rail transit in the region during this era. Industrial activity is evidenced by scattered Quarries and a significant Oil and Gas Field in the southeastern quadrant, which is interlaced with a Pipeline network.

The topography is defined by the winding paths of Elm Creek, Rock Creek, and Deer Creek, which carve through the plains. Local social and civic history is preserved through landmarks like St Johns Cemetery and a Drive-in Theater located just west of La Harpe, a classic fixture of mid-century American culture. The revision data from the early 1980s indicates residential shifts and land use changes in the townships of Carlyle, Deer Creek, and Elm.