1990s Maps of Porter County, Indiana

1. 1991 Map of Kankakee

   

   1991 Kankakee

   1991 Print · USGS

   The Illinois-Indiana borderlands come into focus during the early nineties, centered on the growing Kankakee valley and its sprawling drainage systems. Trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like the Wilton Railroad Grade, the Manteno State Hospital, and the historic Old Pioneer Cem.

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4. 1991 Map of Dune Acres, 1992 Print

   

   1991 Dune Acres

   1992 Print · USGS

   Coastal Porter County in the early 1990s showcases the intersection of protected lakefront and industrial growth. Genealogists and local historians can locate Baily Cem, the hamlet of Furnessville, and early transport markers like Dune Acres Station.

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7. 1991 Map of Chesterton, 1992 Print

   

   1991 Chesterton

   1992 Print · USGS

   In the early nineties, the lakefront communities of Northwest Indiana were defined by their proximity to the dunes and heavy rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites at Augsburg Cem & Ch, the Old Indian Treaty Boundary, and the historic settlement of Crocker.

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10. 1991 Map of Ogden Dunes, 1992 Print

    

    1991 Ogden Dunes

    1992 Print · USGS

    Coastal Indiana in the early nineties showcases a transition between industrial maritime hubs and protected dunes. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and the shipping infrastructure at the Port of Indiana.

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13. 1992 Map of Kouts

    

    1992 Kouts

    1992 Print · USGS

    Northwestern Indiana's rural landscape is centered on Kouts and the Kankakee River in this early nineties survey. Researchers can trace historical routes and local markers like the Old Railroad Grade, Hopewell Cem, and Aylesworth.

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16. 1992 Map of Portage

    

    1992 Portage

    1992 Print · USGS

    Near the Indiana shoreline in the early 1990s, the landscape of Portage shows a dense mesh of heavy industry and suburban expansion. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites such as Calvary Cemetery and McCool Cem, alongside the rails of the CONRAIL and CSX TRANSPORTATION.

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19. 1992 Map of Palmer

    

    1992 Palmer

    1992 Print · USGS

    Northwest Indiana near the turn of the millennium shows a transition from quiet rural townships to growing lakeside communities. Researchers can locate family roots at Mosier Cem or trace the early development surrounding Lake Eliza and Holiday Lake.

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22. 1992 Map of Hebron

    

    1992 Hebron

    1992 Print · USGS

    Porter County in the early nineties shows a landscape of established rail towns and extensive drainage projects. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade through Hebron or locate family plots at Hebron Cem and Cornell Cem.

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25. 1992 Map of Wheatfield

    

    1992 Wheatfield

    1992 Print · USGS

    Jasper County land and industry are captured here in the early nineties, showcasing the intersection of agricultural drainage and heavy power infrastructure. Researchers can trace family roots at Myers Cem or locate the site of the Townhall and the Kankakee Valley High Sch.

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28. 1992 Map of De Motte

    

    1992 De Motte

    1992 Print · USGS

    Jasper County is captured here in the early nineties, showing the organized drainage and agricultural growth surrounding DeMotte. Researchers can trace local lineage through several sites like the Holland Cem, Kniman, and the Cem of the Resurrection.

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31. 1992 Map of Valparaiso

    

    1992 Valparaiso

    1992 Print · USGS

    The city of Valparaiso and its surrounding townships are shown here during a period of late-twentieth-century growth. Researchers can trace historical footprints at Valparaiso University, the Fairground, and various rural crossroads like Cobbs Corner and Malden.

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34. 1994 Map of Michigan City West, 1999 Print

    

    1994 Michigan City West

    1999 Print · USGS

    Coastal Indiana at the end of the century reveals the deep integration of the South Shore Line with the growing residential and industrial lakefront. Researchers can trace local history through landmarks like the State Prison, Greenwood Cemetery, and the schools of Michigan City.

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