1963 Map of Twelve Mile

About this map

The Eel River and its tributary, Twelve Mile Creek, dictate the geography of this northern Indiana landscape, where the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor once connected small agricultural communities. In the north, the village of Twelve Mile sits near an established Gravel Pit, while further south, Hoover and New Waverly mark the approach to the Wabash River valley. This map captures the mid-century agricultural layout of Cass and Miami counties, punctuated by rural landmarks such as Bethlehem Ch, Skinner Ch, and the Peru Municipal Airport. The presence of several Old Railroad Grade markings suggests a shifting transportation network as older rail lines gave way to modern roads. Local history is deeply etched into the land through numerous family and community burial sites, including Mt Carmel Cem, Koontz Cem, and the more expansive Ever-Rest Memorial Gardens near the southern edge of the survey.