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1957 Map of Modesto

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Modesto
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Old Indian Treaty Boundary cuts diagonally across this 1950s landscape, marking a historical line through northern Monroe County and southern Morgan County. The terrain is characterized by the winding path of Beanblossom Creek and the White River, the latter spanned by the Paragon Bridge. Much of the central and eastern portions are preserved as the Morgan Monroe State Forest, where the dense topography is punctuated by numerous family-named landmarks and rural institutions.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds and community centers, including Sodom Cem, Union Cem, and New Salem Ch. The settlement of Modesto sits near the southern edge, while the Monon railroad corridor provides a glimpse into the regional transportation network of the era. From the Township Sch to small congregations like Liberty Ch, this map documents the social infrastructure of mid-century rural Indiana.