1953 Map of Peoria

About this map

The Mississinewa River carves a winding path through the northern half of this 1953 survey, defining the rugged geography of the Frances Slocum State Forest. Along its banks, the Cliffs of the Seven Double Pillars stand as a prominent landmark near the Frances Slocum Trail. The map captures a transitional landscape where the river’s forested bluffs meet the organized grid of Indiana farmland. Small rural centers like Peoria and Santa Fe anchor the community, while the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad cuts a diagonal line across the southern prairie. Genealogists will find a high density of family and community burial grounds, including Slocum Cem, Keyes Cem, and Fegley Cem, alongside local landmarks like the Pleasant Grove Ch and the Township Sch.