1963 Map of Wabash

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The Wabash River carves a deep valley through this north-central Indiana landscape, anchoring the city of Wabash as it appeared in the early 1960s with updates through 1981. The town's grid is dense with civic landmarks, including the central Courthouse, City Hall, and the Century School. Along the riverbanks, topographic features like Potter Island and the drainage of Charley Creek contrast with the industrial and transportation corridors defined by the Conrail and Norfolk and Western railroads. Beyond the urban center, the map documents a sprawling network of rural cemeteries like Falls Cemetery and Hebrew Cemetery, alongside outlying developments such as Sunnymede and South Haven. The surrounding townships of Noble and Lagro are marked by significant landmarks including the Wabash Municipal Airport and Northfield High School, illustrating the region's mid-century transition toward expanded infrastructure and suburban residential growth.