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1962 Map of Rensselaer

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Rensselaer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Iroquois River winds through the heart of Jasper County, defining the development of Rensselaer and the adjacent community of Collegeville. In the early 1960s, this area shows a dense concentration of civic and educational institutions, most notably the campus of St Josephs College and several local schools like Monnett Sch and Van Rensselaer Sch. The map reveals a deeply rooted community structure, evidenced by numerous spiritual centers such as St Augustine Ch and Bethany Ch, alongside historic burial grounds like Old Settlers Cem.

Beyond the urban core, the landscape transitions into an organized grid of section lines and drainage features like Oliver Ditch and Slough Creek. Transportation is anchored by the Monon rail line, which skirts the eastern edge of the city. Notable regional landmarks, including the County Fairgrounds, County Airport, and the Curtis Creek Golf Course, highlight the mid-century expansion of public amenities and infrastructure serving this agricultural and collegiate hub.