1973 Map of Vandalia Lake

About this map

Vandalia Lake and its surrounding Vandalia Community Lake recreational area anchor the northern portion of this landscape at the border of Linn and Cuivre townships. The map documents a rural agricultural region during the early 1970s, where small settlements like Rices Corner and landmarks such as the Lemasters Landing Strip reflect the local economy and transportation patterns. The land is drained by the West Fork Cuivre River and Hickory Creek, which wind through the terrain alongside local landmarks like a Claypit and a regional pipeline. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several family and community burial sites, including New Providence Cem, Edwards Cem, and Fike Cem. Historic local congregations are also represented by the Mt Olivet Ch and West Cuivre Ch, situated near the crossing of the Audrain and Montgomery County line.