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1960 Map of Lucerne

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Lucerne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Logansport sits at the southern edge of this mid-century survey, where the Wabash River and Conrail rail lines converge near Dykeman Park Golf Course. The map captures a transition from the urban periphery of Dunkirk to the rural expanses of Harrison and Jefferson townships. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage, including Crooked Creek, Mc Nitt Ditch, and Forgey Ditch, which support the agricultural vitality of the region.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, from the Royal Center School and Royal Center Cemetery in the northwest to scattered country congregations like Shiloh Church and Webb Chapel. Significant rail history is preserved through the alignment of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe passing through Kenneth, while cultural markers of the era appear at the Drive-in Theater and the various gravel pits that fueled local development.