Join Free

Old Maps of Burns Harbor, Indiana

Explore 38 old maps of Burns Harbor, spanning from 1934 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

What you can do with these maps:

  • See how Burns Harbor changed over time: Compare historical maps to modern-day views to trace roads, homesites, rail lines & more.
  • View detailed metadata: Each map includes creators, publishers, year, scale, and archive source.
  • Overlay maps with satellite & LiDAR: Visualize the past alongside modern tools to explore terrain & human change.
  • Trusted historical sources: Maps sourced from the USGS, Library of Congress, and other archives.
  • Access maps your way: View online, download high-res files, or order prints for personal or research use.

Start exploring old maps of Burns Harbor to uncover forgotten places, hidden landmarks, and the deep history beneath your feet.

Burns Harbor, IN maps

(38)
  1. 1934 Map of Porter
    1934 Map of Porter
    1934 Porter
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Indiana shoreline of the mid-1930s is mapped here in detail, from the sands of Indiana Dunes State Park to the rail hubs of Chesterton. Trace local family history through sites like the Seven Dolors Shrine, Liberty Center Sch, and the Mc Cool Emergency Landing Field.
  4. 1940 Map of Porter
    1940 Map of Porter
    1940 Porter
    1940 Print · USGS
    Porter County's industrial and shoreline heritage is captured here in the years before World War II. Researchers can locate early lakefront settlements like Baillytown or trace the routes of the Wabash and Pere Marquette railroads past Tratebas Mill.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Garyton, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Garyton, 1955 Print
    1953 Garyton
    1955 Print · USGS
    Northwest Indiana's dunes and rail corridors are captured here during the mid-fifties industrial boom. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites at Calvary Cemetery and Jaynes Cem or locate early community hubs like the Seven Dolors Shrine and Portage Central Sch.
  10. 1953 Map of Ogden Dunes, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Ogden Dunes, 1955 Print
    1953 Ogden Dunes
    1955 Print · USGS
    The southern shoreline of Indiana appears in the early fifties as the lakefront community of Ogden Dunes begins to take shape. Researchers can trace the original landscape including the Flowing Well, early residential streets, and the nearby Burns Ditch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Chesterton, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Chesterton, 1955 Print
    1953 Chesterton
    1955 Print · USGS
    Porter County's industrial and recreational landscape is captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the busy rail junctions of Chesterton and Porter. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites at Gossett Cemetery and follow the old milling operations at Tratabas Mill.
  16. 1953 Map of Dune Acres, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Dune Acres, 1955 Print
    1953 Dune Acres
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Indiana shoreline during the early fifties reveals a landscape where conservation at Indiana Dunes State Park meets a dense rail corridor. Genealogists and researchers can locate Burstrom Cem, Bailey Cem, and the early footprints of Dune Acres and Baileytown.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Chicago
    1964 Print · USGS
    The southern Lake Michigan shoreline was rapidly modernizing in the mid-fifties, balancing heavy industry with its famous academic centers. Researchers can trace the footprints of Notre Dame University or locate vanished sites like the Kingsbury Ordnance Plant and Meigs Field.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Chicago
    1957 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland and southern Great Lakes shoreline are captured here during the peak of mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the massive Gary Steel Works, the grounds of the University of Notre Dame, and the early paths of the Tri-State Tollway.
  25. 1960 Map of Portage, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Portage, 1961 Print
    1960 Portage
    1961 Print · USGS
    Porter County's lakefront and industrial heartland are captured here during the post-war boom. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Robbins Cem and Blake Cem or the development of Garyton and Ogden Dunes along the rails.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1962 Map of Chesterton, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Chesterton, 1964 Print
    1962 Chesterton
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Indiana in the early sixties was a landscape of expanding suburbs and historic rail corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Chesterton Cemetery, Augsburg Ch, and rural outposts like Tratebas Mill or Crocker.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1968 Map of Portage, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Portage, 1970 Print
    1968 Portage
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Indiana shoreline and its industrial heartland come alive in this late 1960s survey of the dunes and rail corridors. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family landmarks and community anchors like Calvary Cemetery, Seven Dolors Shrine, and Lake Station.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1968 Map of Dune Acres, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Dune Acres, 1970 Print
    1968 Dune Acres
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Indiana shoreline was undergoing a dramatic evolution in the late sixties as conservation efforts met industrial expansion. Trace family roots at Bailey Cem or explore the early boundaries of Beverly Shores and the peaks of Mt Tom.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1968 Map of Ogden Dunes, 1980 Print
    1968 Map of Ogden Dunes, 1980 Print
    1968 Ogden Dunes
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Indiana shoreline was undergoing a dramatic transformation during the late sixties as industry met conservation. Trace the boundaries of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore alongside industrial sites like Burns Waterway Harbor and the town of Ogden Dunes.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1980 Map of Chicago
    1980 Map of Chicago
    1980 Chicago
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Chicago metropolitan area and the industrial shores of Northwest Indiana are captured here at the start of the 1980s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the vast urban landscape through landmarks like Loyola University, St Casimir Cemetery, and the busy docks of Calumet Harbor.
  43. 1991 Map of Dune Acres, 1992 Print
    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.
  46. 1991 Map of Chesterton, 1992 Print
    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.
  49. 1991 Map of Ogden Dunes, 1992 Print
    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.
  52. 1992 Map of Portage
    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.
  55. 2010 Map of Portage, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Portage, 2010 Print
    2010 Portage
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Burns Harbor, including Gary, Portage, and other nearby areas
  58. 2010 Map of Chesterton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Chesterton, 2010 Print
    2010 Chesterton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Burns Harbor, including Portage, Valparaiso, and other nearby areas
  61. 2011 Map of Dune Acres, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Dune Acres, 2011 Print
    2011 Dune Acres
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Burns Harbor, including Chesterton, Porter, and other nearby areas
  64. 2011 Map of Ogden Dunes, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ogden Dunes, 2011 Print
    2011 Ogden Dunes
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Burns Harbor, including Portage, Ogden Dunes, and other nearby areas
  67. 2013 Map of Dune Acres, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Dune Acres, 2013 Print
    2013 Dune Acres
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Burns Harbor, including Chesterton, Porter, and other nearby areas
  70. 2013 Map of Ogden Dunes, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ogden Dunes, 2013 Print
    2013 Ogden Dunes
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Burns Harbor, including Portage, Ogden Dunes, and other nearby areas
  73. 2013 Map of Portage, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Portage, 2013 Print
    2013 Portage
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Burns Harbor, including Gary, Portage, and other nearby areas
Showing maps 1-25 of 38

Top cities near Burns Harbor

See more

Top neighborhoods of Burns Harbor

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Burns Harbor?
  • What is the oldest map of Burns Harbor?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Burns Harbor for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Burns Harbor?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Burns Harbor?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Burns Harbor?
  • Where are historical maps of Burns Harbor sourced from?