1971 Map of Reelsville

About this map

Big Walnut Creek carves a winding path through this portion of Putnam County, defining the rural character of a landscape marked by historic spans and early Indiana transportation routes. The map records several notable landmarks of local engineering, including the Houck Covered Bridge and the Manhattan Covered Bridge, which served the local farming communities of Reelsville and Manhattan. To the south, the terrain descends toward the waters of Cagles Mill Lake and the Lieber State Rec Area, reflecting mid-century water management and recreation developments.