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1956 Map of Metamora

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Metamora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Whitewater River corridor defines the geography of this mid-century Indiana survey, following a winding valley that hosts the New York Central Railroad and several historic settlements. Near Metamora, the presence of an Aqueduct and the Laurel Feeder Dam points to the area's vital role in the regional canal and river transport system. The landscape transition from the river bottoms to the upland ridges is marked by deeply cut hollows like Halls Hollow and prominent elevations such as Jackson Hill.

Cultural and genealogical details are abundant throughout the townships of Posey, Laurel, and Salt Creek. Rural life is anchored by landmarks like the Wiley Indian Mound and numerous small churches including Stipps Hill Ch and Cupp Ch. Local family names are preserved in features like Jenks Cem, Marlin Branch, and McGuire Ridge, offering a clear view of the rural community structure before the expansion of modern infrastructure.