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1962 Map of Poe

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

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Hessen Cassel and the surrounding farmland of southern Allen County define this landscape during the early 1960s. The St Marys River winds through the territory, crossed by historic crossings like Muldoon Bridge and Scheiman Bridge. The map captures a transitional moment for local infrastructure, notably marking the (Under Construction) Old Decatur Co rail line and newer additions like the Radio Facility near Yoder Road.

Smaller rural hubs such as Poe and Hoagland serve as anchors for the local community, which is tied together by an extensive network of drainage features including the Hessen Cassel Ditch and Snyder Ditch. Genealogists will find several burial grounds documented, from the larger Bethel Cem to the smaller Archbold Cem and Honan Cem, while the Emmanuel Sch stands as a local landmark for family history researchers.