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1973 Map of Waterloo

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Waterloo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Waterloo serves as the primary hub of this DeKalb County landscape, where the Penn Central rail lines intersect a network of county roads. The settlement of Sedan lies to the west, situated among a complex drainage system defined by the Mc Cullough Ditch and Leins Ditch. The presence of the County High Sch and a nearby Picnic Area reflects the civic center of the era, while several historic religious and burial sites are scattered across the townships, including St Michaels Ch, Maple Grove Ch, and the Tamarack Cem.

Industrial and infrastructure features of the early 1970s are evident in the Gaging Sta on Cedar Creek, a Substation near the town center, and various gravel pits. The southern portion of the map transitions toward the outskirts of Auburn, marked by the Auburn Airport and the Auburn Golf Club. This survey captures the rural character of Indiana just as the modern highway system was fully integrating with the older, rail-dependent local economy.