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1957 Map of Modesto

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Modesto
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Morgan Monroe State Forest dominates the central and eastern portions of this 1950s Indiana landscape, preserving a heavily wooded and dissected terrain that stands in contrast to the agricultural valleys nearby. The small settlement of Modesto lies in the south-central portion of the map, surrounded by numerous family-named burial grounds and country congregations such as Sodom Cem, Mulky Cem, and Mt Pleasant Ch. This area on the Morgan and Monroe County line is defined by its intricate drainage patterns, with Bean Blossom Creek and Indian Creek carving deep valleys through the hills.

Transportation is anchored by the Monon railroad corridor in the west and the White River along the northern boundary. The presence of the Township Sch and the Old State Road reflects the early mid-century rural infrastructure before modern highway expansion. Genealogists can trace localized history through landmarks like Zion Hill Ch and the Puett Cem, which document the long-standing community ties to these specific hollows and ridges.