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1960 Map of Peru

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Peru
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Eel River, Mississinewa River, and Wabash River converge across this Indiana landscape, anchoring the city of Peru at a critical junction of mid-century rail and water transport. The map details the dense urban grid of Peru, featuring Dukes Memorial Hospital and the expansive Mount Hope Cemetery, while outlying communities like Denver, Mexico, and Chili define the rural character of Miami County.

Evidence of local industry and social life is visible in the numerous oil wells and sand and gravel pits scattered near the riverbanks, alongside recreational landmarks like the Mississinewa Country Club and a Drive-in Theater. The presence of the Old Indian Treaty Boundary running through Jefferson and Union townships provides a significant genealogical and historical marker for researchers tracing the early division of land and settlement patterns in the region.