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1963 Map of Mecca

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Mecca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The town of Mecca serves as a focal point in this landscape of western Indiana, where the Big Indian Creek joins the Wabash river valley. Industrial activity is evident near the town center, marked by the presence of Kilns and the Mecca Sch, while the surrounding terrain is defined by the winding paths of Raccoon Creek and Little Raccoon Creek. A notable concentration of historic timber spans, including the Roseville Covered Bridge and the Harry Evans Covered Bridge, highlights the traditional engineering used to navigate the area's many waterways.

Rail transport played a significant role in the local economy during this era, with the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad cutting through the countryside. Smaller settlements such as Rosedale, Jessup, and Lyford are connected by a network of established routes like Lafayette Road and Old Greencastle Road. Rural life is anchored by landmarks like Friendly Grove Ch and Liberty Cem, providing essential points of reference for genealogists studying the families of the Adams and Florida townships.