Old Maps of Noble County, Indiana for Metal Detecting

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Noble County, IN maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Stroh
    1942 Map of Stroh
    1942 Stroh
    1942 Print · USGS
    Northeast Indiana’s lake country is captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of small farming hamlets and lakeside landings. Researchers can trace family roots at Reed Cem or locate old community hubs like Salem Center and Helmer.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1947 Map of Wolcottville
    1947 Map of Wolcottville
    1947 Wolcottville
    1947 Print · USGS
    The lake-strewn border of LaGrange and Noble counties is captured here just after the war, showing the vital rail junction at Wolcottville. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Bethel Cem or locate the distinctive Kneipp Springs Sanitarium.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1947 Map of Oliver Lake
    1947 Map of Oliver Lake
    1947 Oliver Lake
    1947 Print · USGS
    LaGrange and Noble counties appear here just after the war, defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and small farming communities. Researchers can trace the legacy of local landmarks like the Rogers Orphanage, the Limberlost Camp, and family burial grounds including Osborn Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1950 Map of North Webster, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of North Webster, 1952 Print
    1950 North Webster
    1952 Print · USGS
    Kosciusko County’s lake country was a thriving hub of summer camps and rural parishes at the start of the 1950s. Genealogists and local researchers can trace old family sites and shoreline developments near North Webster, Epworth Forest, and Morris Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1951 Map of Wawasee
    1951 Map of Wawasee
    1951 Wawasee
    1951 Print · USGS
    Kosciusko and Noble counties are captured here in the early fifties, showing the vibrant lakeside communities and rural townships. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and early schools like Judy School, Weybright Cem, and the Zion Church near the town of Syracuse.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1951 Map of Ormas, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Ormas, 1952 Print
    1951 Ormas
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Noble and Whitley County borderlands are defined by a dense cluster of glacial lakes and the winding Tippecanoe River during the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can locate Metz Cem, West Etna Community Ch, and the old Washington Twp Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1951 Map of Merriam, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Merriam, 1953 Print
    1951 Merriam
    1953 Print · USGS
    Noble and Whitley counties are shown here in the early fifties, characterized by an intricate network of small lakes and rural parishes. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Sanford Cem, Merriam Chapel, and the village of Wolf Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1953 Map of Fort Wayne, 1963 Print
    1953 Map of Fort Wayne, 1963 Print
    1953 Fort Wayne
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northeast Indiana and its neighboring borderlands in Michigan and Ohio appear here during a peak era of rail and road expansion. Researchers can trace the massive rail networks of the Nickel Plate Road and Wabash or locate lakeside landmarks like Lake Wawasee and Clear Lake.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1955 Map of Corunna, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Corunna, 1957 Print
    1955 Corunna
    1957 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and Noble Counties are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape shaped by glacial lakes and the reach of the Pennsylvania railroad. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like Allen Chapel, the Township Sch, and the small settlement at Fairfield Center.

  10. 1955 Map of Ege, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Ege, 1957 Print
    1955 Ege
    1957 Print · USGS
    Noble County's glacial landscape is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a rural network of small farming communities and rail-side settlements. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Bakerstown, Rehoboth Ch, and cemeteries including Hooper Cem and Grays Cem.

  11. 1955 Map of Kendallville, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Kendallville, 1957 Print
    1955 Kendallville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northern Indiana's lake country is captured here in the mid-1950s, centered on the rail crossroads of Noble County. You can trace the grounds of the Gene Stratton Porter State Memorial or locate family sites near Lisbon and Mt Pleasant Ch.

  12. 1956 Map of Fort Wayne
    1956 Map of Fort Wayne
    1956 Fort Wayne
    1956 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio are captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the growing industrial hub of Fort Wayne. Researchers can trace the heavy rail lines of the New York Central and Pennsylvania alongside prominent water features like Lake Wawasee and the Maumee River.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1956 Map of Ligonier
    1956 Map of Ligonier
    1956 Ligonier
    1956 Print · USGS
    Noble County in the mid-fifties is a landscape of thriving rail towns and glacial lakes where the forks of the Elkhart River meet. Researchers can trace the legacy of Cromwell and Ligonier, or locate family sites near Valley Cem and Perry Center Sch.

  14. 1956 Map of Albion, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Albion, 1958 Print
    1956 Albion
    1958 Print · USGS
    Noble County in the mid-fifties is a landscape of glacial lakes and bustling rail lines connecting small rural townships. Genealogists can locate family sites at Rose Hill Cemetery and Orange Cemetery, or trace the old New York Central System through Wawaka and Brimfield.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1957 Map of Garrett, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Garrett, 1959 Print
    1957 Garrett
    1959 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and Noble County landscapes converge here in the late fifties, showcasing a robust railroad economy centered on Garrett. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family roots through landmarks like Bethlehem Ch, Fitch, and the Swan Cem.

  16. 1959 Map of Wolcottville, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Wolcottville, 1960 Print
    1959 Wolcottville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Wolcottville and South Milford are shown in the late fifties at the intersection of the Pennsylvania and Wabash railroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Kneipp Springs Sanitarium, Brushy Chapel Cem, and Woodruff.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1959 Map of Stroh, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Stroh, 1960 Print
    1959 Stroh
    1960 Print · USGS
    Northeast Indiana at the end of the fifties reveals a landscape defined by glacial waters where four counties meet. Genealogists and local historians can locate lakeside communities like Shady Nook and family-centered landmarks such as Weston Chapel Cem and Salem Center Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1959 Map of Topeka, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Topeka, 1961 Print
    1959 Topeka
    1961 Print · USGS
    LaGrange County farmland is captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by traditional farmsteads and small-town rail commerce. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and rural centers like Honeyville, Salem Ch, and Maple Grove Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1959 Map of Oliver Lake, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Oliver Lake, 1961 Print
    1959 Oliver Lake
    1961 Print · USGS
    LaGrange County and the Indian Lakes region are shown in detail during the late fifties, a period of established lakeside camps and rail-line activity. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Taylor Sch, Miller Cem, and the village of Wolcottville.

  20. 1959 Map of Millersburg, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Millersburg, 1961 Print
    1959 Millersburg
    1961 Print · USGS
    Millersburg and the surrounding Elkhart County townships are captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by small-town life and the New York Central railroad. Genealogists and local historians can locate many country churches and burial grounds, such as Clinton Brick Ch, Fair Haven Ch, and Miller Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1961 Map of Lake Wawasee, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Lake Wawasee, 1963 Print
    1961 Lake Wawasee
    1963 Print · USGS
    Kosciusko County lakelife in the early sixties centers on Lake Wawasee and its surrounding communities. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Hire Cemetery, Juday School, and the lakeside settlements of Vawter Park and Pickwick Park.
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1962 Map of North Webster, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of North Webster, 1964 Print
    1962 North Webster
    1964 Print · USGS
    Kosciusko County lakeland in the early sixties reveals a landscape of summer camps and sprawling shoreline settlements. Trace family roots and local history at Indian Village, Mock Cem, and the specialized Tri-County State Fish and Game Area.
    4 unique versions available

  23. 1965 Map of Merriam, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Merriam, 1966 Print
    1965 Merriam
    1966 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Indiana's lake country is captured here in the mid-sixties as conservation and recreation efforts expanded. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family sites near Merriam Cemetery or study the early footprint of Chain O'Lakes State Park.

  24. 1965 Map of Ormas, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Ormas, 1967 Print
    1965 Ormas
    1967 Print · USGS
    Noble and Whitley counties are shown in the mid-1960s, a period when this landscape was defined by its dense clusters of glacial lakes and quiet crossroads. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like Township Sch or trace family history at Wolf Lake Cem and Broadway Ch.

  25. 1965 Map of Ege, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Ege, 1968 Print
    1965 Ege
    1968 Print · USGS
    Noble and Whitley counties are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a rural landscape of glacial lakes and small farming hamlets. You can trace family history at Rehoboth Cem or locate old community centers like Bakertown and Green Center.
    3 unique versions available

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