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1969 Map of Lagro

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Lagro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The confluence of the Wabash River and the Salamonie River defines this landscape in Wabash County, where the 1969 field-check records a transition in land use. The northern section is anchored by Lagro, where the Wabash Railroad runs parallel to the waterway and St Patricks Cem sits near the town limits. To the south, the creation of Salamonie Lake has fundamentally altered the terrain, creating a sprawling reservoir that surrounds the Dora area and the Dora Christian Ch.

Genealogists can trace early county history through several rural burial grounds such as Leedy Cem and Center Grove Cem, while the Salamonie River State Forest preserves the river's original character. Local landmarks like Hanging Rock and several public use areas, including the Dora New Holland Public Use Area and Lost Bridge Public Use Area, mark the shift toward a recreation-focused economy following the mid-century damming of the river.