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1962 Map of Rensselaer

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Rensselaer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

St Josephs College and the surrounding agricultural landscape of Jasper County dominate this 1960s survey, updated with 1970s suburban growth. The city of Rensselaer serves as a regional hub, characterized by its dense grid of streets, the Van Rensselaer Sch, and the Iroquois River winding through its southern edge. South of the city, Collegeville and the nearby Mt Calvary Cem mark a distinct cultural and educational enclave.

The map details an intricate drainage network essential to Indiana's prairie farming, including Slough Creek and the Yeoman Ditch. Local history is preserved through labels like the Old Settlers Cem and the Louisville and Nashville railroad line, which provided vital transportation for the area's grain and livestock. Industrial and civic infrastructure, such as the County Airport and several gravel pits, show the mid-century evolution of this rural seat.