1963 Map of Twelve Mile

About this map

The Wabash River and Eel River systems converge in this section of north-central Indiana, defining the agricultural and industrial layout of Cass and Miami counties. The settlement of Twelve Mile anchors the northern region, while New Waverly sits along the southern rail corridor. Transportation history is deeply etched into the landscape via the Chesapeake and Ohio and Norfolk and Western railroads, which facilitated the growth of rural junctions like Hoover. Beyond the rails, the map preserves the locations of numerous early congregations and burial grounds, including Bethlehem Ch, Corinth Ch, and the Eel River Chapel Cem. The inclusion of the Peru Municipal Airport and a localized Gravel Pit reflects the mid-century modernizing economy, set against the older backdrop of the Indian Treaty Boundary.