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1957 Map of Poland

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Poland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Poland sits as a central hub in this western Indiana landscape, where the confluence of Big Walnut Cr and Mill Cr gives way to the expansive waters of Cagles Mill Lake. The map reveals a deeply rooted rural community evidenced by numerous family-named landmarks and institutions, such as Township Sch and Zion Ch. To the north and east, the borders of Richard Lieber State Park and Owen-Putnam State Forest enclose the rugged shorelines and timbered ridges.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial sites, including McCullough Cem, Wilkerson Cem, and Nier Cem. The terrain is characterized by distinct elevations like Keiser Hill and Drake Hill, while the Eel River defines the western reaches. Revisions in purple illustrate later developments around the reservoir, including Hulman Beach and the necessary infrastructure of the Discharge Tower and Spillway.