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1958 Map of Woodburn North

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Woodburn North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Maumee River defines the landscape as it winds through northeastern Indiana and across the state line into Ohio. This late 1950s survey documents a highly managed agricultural plain where a complex network of man-made waterways like Killian Ditch and Foote Ditch drain the fertile fields of Springfield and Scipio townships. The map shows the era's reliance on both historical river infrastructure, such as the Snyder Canal and Bluecast Canal, and the heavy industrial presence of the Wabash Railroad running parallel to the riverbanks.

Small rural clusters and family-named landmarks are scattered throughout, including Halls Corners, Hurstown, and Notestine. For those researching local heritage, the map identifies several spiritual and commemorative sites like Bethel Ch, Diehl Cem, and Saylor Cem. The intricate parceling of land around Bluecast Spring and various oil wells hints at the diversified rural economy that sustained Allen and Paulding counties during the mid-twentieth century.