1957 Map of Poland

About this map

The Cagle Mill Dam and the rising waters of Cataract Lake dominate the landscape of central Indiana in the late 1950s. This survey illustrates the newly established recreation areas of Richard Lieber State Park, including Hulman Beach and the Middle Narrows. Away from the reservoir, the map details a rural network of small agricultural settlements and crossroads. The village of Poland sits central to the quadrangle, supported by the Township Sch and nearby Zion Ch. Genealogists will find a wealth of family history preserved in remote burial grounds like Raab Cem, McCullough Cem, and Wilkerson Cem. The southern reach of the map transitions into the wooded ridges of the Owen-Putnam State Forest, where Jordan Creek winds toward the settlement of Jordan.