1960 Map of Modoc

About this map

The intersections of the Chesapeake and Ohio and the New York Central railroads anchor this rural Randolph County landscape at the start of the 1960s. The village of Modoc stands as a primary junction in the east, while Bronson, also known by its Losantville post office designation, serves the central territory. The map reveals a high density of small community landmarks, including Modoc Bethel Ch, Mt Zion Ch, and the Township Sch, illustrating the dispersed yet organized settlement pattern of the era. The terrain is defined by the headwaters of several drainages, such as Stoney Creek and Nettle Creek, which meander through a grid of numbered section roads. Local history is further preserved through numerous small burial grounds like Little Creek Cem and Scott Cem, marking the early family plots and churchyards that defined these Indiana townships.