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1969 Map of Somerset

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Somerset
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The town of Somerset sits at the western edge of the expansive Mississinewa Reservoir, which dominates this 1969 landscape. This era marks a significant change for the region, where the reservoir's normal pool elevation of 737 feet has fundamentally altered the path of the Mississinewa River and its many tributaries, including Grant Creek and Tenmile Creek. The map documents the public use of this land following the reservoir's creation, highlighting recreational developments like Pearson Mill State Recreation Area and the Hogback Bridge State Rec Area.

Tracing the historical fabric of the area reveals the impact of infrastructure and community life. The Penn Central railroad cuts through the northeastern corner near the settlement of Treaty, while educational and religious anchors such as Southwood High School, Lebanon Church, and the White Institute are clearly marked. Genealogists will find particular value in the documentation of local burial grounds, notably the Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery and Martin Luther Cemetery.