1994 Map of Poe

About this map

The St Marys River winds through this rural landscape south of Fort Wayne, defining the layout of historical settlements like Poe and Hessen Cassel. This 1994 revision reflects the persistence of agrarian roots across Marion, Jefferson, and Pleasant townships, where a dense network of drainage ditches—including Houk Ditch and Snyder Ditch—manages the low-lying terrain. The map is a vital resource for family historians, documenting several rural burying grounds such as Bethel Cem, Archbold Cem, and Honan Cem. Education and faith are anchored by local institutions like Emmanuel Sch and Zion Sch, while the presence of the Radio Facility and the modern road network, including the diagonal Wayne Trace, illustrates the intersection of traditional Indiana farmland with late-twentieth-century infrastructure.