1957 Map of Poland

About this map

The Eel River and the newly established Cagles Mill Lake dominate this mid-century landscape where Owen, Putnam, and Clay counties meet. The introduction of the reservoir transformed the local geography, creating the Middle Narrows and surrounding the Richard Lieber State Park recreational areas. Despite these modern engineering changes, the traditional rural fabric remains visible through small centers like Poland and Jordan, and the persistent crossroads at Raab Crossroads. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites including McCullough Cem, Nier Cem, and the Wilkerson Cem near the Allemeyer Branch. The map also captures the local community infrastructure of the era, from the Township Sch to several country churches like Zion Ch and Oak Grove Ch, alongside organized retreats like Krietenstein Camp and Camp Na-Wa-Kwa.