1962 Map of Rochester

About this map

Lake Manitou dominates the central landscape of this Indiana survey, its waters dotted with named landmarks like Big Island, Treasure Island, and Coney Island. The city of Rochester serves as the focal point of the quadrangle, where the Courthouse and City Hall sit alongside the Norfolk and Western railroad corridor. An interesting historical layer is provided by the Old Indian Treaty Boundary, which cuts diagonally across the northern townships of Richland and Newcastle. The surrounding rural landscape is defined by an extensive drainage system, including Smith Ditch and Mc Mahan Ditch, reflecting the region's agricultural engineering. Local heritage is preserved through numerous family and community sites such as the Old Shelton Cem, Riddle Sch, and the Mt Zion Millpond near the settlement of Wagoner.