1962 Map of Mc Cordsville

About this map

Geist Reservoir dominates this landscape, its sprawling waters filling the valley where Fall Creek and its tributaries converge. Created by damming the creek, the reservoir's shoreline is dotted with local landmarks like the Indianapolis Sailing Club and the residential area of Luxhaven. To the south, the Fort Benjamin Harrison Military Reservation borders Indian Lake, while the Conrail rail line passes through the crossroads of McCordsville and Oaklandon. The map preserves the locations of numerous family-named burial grounds, including the Kinnamon and McKay cemeteries, reflecting the area's rural history before suburban growth. Small-scale industry is visible at the Gravel Pit near Highland Cemetery and a Gas Well near the North Fork. Aerial revisions in the late 1970s trace the expansion of neighborhoods like Hawthorn Hills and Rainbow Highlands.