Old Maps of Whitley County, Indiana for Metal Detecting

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Whitley County, IN maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Pierceton, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Pierceton, 1952 Print
    1950 Pierceton
    1952 Print · USGS
    Indiana's farm country and glacial lake districts are captured here in the early fifties, centered on the railroad town of Pierceton. Trace family roots at Washington-Union Cemetery, locate the Consolidated School, or explore the shores of Robinson and Sellers Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 1955 Map of Columbia City, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Columbia City, 1957 Print
    1955 Columbia City
    1957 Print · USGS
    Whitley County at the peak of the postwar era shows a landscape where the PENNSYLVANIA railroad still connects bustling hubs and lakeside outposts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Johns Cem, the Township Sch, and the State Fish Hatchery near Tri-Lakes.

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 1956 Map of Lorane, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Lorane, 1958 Print
    1956 Lorane
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Whitley County reflects a quiet era of lakeside camps and rail-side villages. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like Troy Cem, identify the location of the Township Sch, and follow the Pennsylvania railroad line through Larwill.

  10. 1957 Map of Churubusco, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Churubusco, 1959 Print
    1957 Churubusco
    1959 Print · USGS
    Whitley and Allen counties in the late fifties center on the rail-and-highway crossroads at Churubusco. Researchers can trace family history at Jeffries Cem or explore riverside history at the La Balme Monument and Eet River Fort Monument.

  11. 1961 Map of Arcola, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Arcola, 1963 Print
    1961 Arcola
    1963 Print · USGS
    Allen County in the early sixties showcases a rural landscape evolving with new residential developments and established rail corridors. Genealogists can trace family heritage at St Patricks Cem, Bayliss Cem, or through the early settlement of Arcola and Dunfee.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1961 Map of Laud, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Laud, 1963 Print
    1961 Laud
    1963 Print · USGS
    Whitley and Huntington counties are shown here in the early sixties, highlighting a landscape of structured rural townships and rail-connected hamlets. Researchers can trace family history through the locations of St Catherine Ch, Jefferson Chapel, and the community of Laud.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1962 Map of South Whitley West, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of South Whitley West, 1963 Print
    1962 South Whitley West
    1963 Print · USGS
    Indiana's Eel River valley comes into sharp focus during the early sixties as a thriving corridor of rail and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of South Whitley, explore the grounds of Township Sch, or locate family plots in Glenwood Cem and Union Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1962 Map of South Whitley East, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of South Whitley East, 1963 Print
    1962 South Whitley East
    1963 Print · USGS
    Whitley County agriculture and rail commerce thrived in the early sixties as the Eel River shaped the local economy. Genealogists can trace family roots through St Johns Ch, Eberhard Ch Cem, and the crossroads at Tunker.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 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

  16. 1962 Map of Pierceton, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Pierceton, 1964 Print
    1962 Pierceton
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Indiana during the early 1960s shows a landscape of glacial lakes and small-town rail hubs. Trace the paths of the Pennsylvania Railroad and Lincoln Highway past Hillcrest Cem and Sellers Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1965 Map of Lorane, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Lorane, 1966 Print
    1965 Lorane
    1966 Print · USGS
    Whitley County is shown here in the mid-1960s as a landscape of agricultural drainage and lakeside communities. Genealogists can trace family names via Adams Cemetery or locate local centers like Larwill, Bethel Church, and the Township Sch.

  18. 1965 Map of Columbia City, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Columbia City, 1966 Print
    1965 Columbia City
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Whitley County centers on the growing city of Columbia City and its surrounding agricultural townships during a period of steady development. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural life through St Johns Cem, the Township Sch, and small rail stops like Coesse.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 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.

  20. 1965 Map of Churubusco, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Churubusco, 1967 Print
    1965 Churubusco
    1967 Print · USGS
    Churubusco and the surrounding Indiana townships are captured in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by historic treaty lines and river crossings. Researchers can trace rural genealogy at Jeffries Cem or explore sites like the La Balme Monument and the Eel River Fort Monument.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 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.

  22. 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

  23. 1984 Map of Fort Wayne, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Fort Wayne, 1985 Print
    1984 Fort Wayne
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northeast Indiana in the mid-1980s reveals a complex landscape of glacial lakes, thriving college towns, and heavy rail infrastructure. Researchers can trace the development of Winona Lake, locate Manchester College in North Manchester, and find rural landmarks like Oakwood Cem or the Tri-County State Fish and Game Area.

  24. 1994 Map of Fort Wayne
    1994 Map of Fort Wayne
    1994 Fort Wayne
    1994 Print · USGS
    Northeast Indiana in the mid-nineties shows a landscape deeply tied to its glacial lakes and early rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace old transit lines like the Old Ind RR and explore lakeside settlements such as Enchanted Hills and Syracuse.

  25. 2010 Map of Churubusco, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Churubusco, 2010 Print
    2010 Churubusco
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Whitley County, including Churubusco, Lake Everett, and other nearby areas

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