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1952 Map of Mc Cordsville

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Mc Cordsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Geist Reservoir dominates the central landscape of this 1952 survey, its jagged shoreline reaching into the corners of Hamilton, Marion, and Hancock counties. The map captures a transitional era for the region, where the developing residential enclaves of Rainbow Highlands and Indian Lake sit alongside established agricultural communities. To the south, the sprawling grounds of Fort Benjamin Harrison and the Indian Lake Country Club indicate the growing influence of Indianapolis.

Transport is defined by the New York Central railroad corridor, which links the settlements of Oaklandon, McCordsville, and Woodbury. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including over a dozen small family and community burial grounds such as Kinnaman Cem, Brooks Cem, and McKay Cem. The topography is meticulously detailed, showing the intricate drainage of Mud Creek and Thorpe Creek before they enter the reservoir.