Old Maps of Tri-Lakes, Indiana for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 18 historic maps of Tri-Lakes. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Tri-Lakes's past.


Tri-Lakes, IN maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 2010 Map of Merriam, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Merriam, 2010 Print
    2010 Merriam
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Noble County lake country is shown here in the early twenty-first century, featuring a dense network of glacial basins and small rural settlements. Researchers can locate Merriam Cemetery, the Indiana University Biological Station, and the small airfield at Stangland Airport.

  10. 2010 Map of Columbia City, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Columbia City, 2010 Print
    2010 Columbia City
    2010 Print · USGS
    Whitley County at the start of the 2010s reveals a landscape defined by the Blue River and the rural crossroads of its small townships. Researchers can trace family history through South Park Cemetery or explore settlements at Coesse, Tri-Lakes, and Walnut Corners.

  11. 2013 Map of Merriam, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Merriam, 2013 Print
    2013 Merriam
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Noble County landscape around the early twenty-first century is a complex mosaic of glacial lakes and agricultural drainages. Genealogists and researchers can trace local family land near Riddle Farms or explore small hubs like Port Mitchell, Merriam, and Burr Oak.

  12. 2013 Map of Columbia City, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Columbia City, 2013 Print
    2013 Columbia City
    2013 Print · USGS
    Whitley County in the early 21st century shows a landscape defined by its river systems and small-town junctions. Genealogists and local historians can trace the developments of Columbia City, the lakeside community of Tri-Lakes, and the rural crossroads of Coesse and Collins.

  13. 2016 Map of Columbia City, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Columbia City, 2016 Print
    2016 Columbia City
    2016 Print · USGS
    The rivers and glacial lakes of Whitley County define this landscape in the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Columbia City and surrounding hamlets like Coesse or find family heritage at Garrison Cem.

  14. 2016 Map of Merriam, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Merriam, 2016 Print
    2016 Merriam
    2016 Print · USGS
    Noble and Whitley Counties appear here during a period of modern rural growth and preservation. Researchers can locate family sites at Merriam Cem, trace the waters of the S Br Elkhart River, or explore the early layouts of Wolflake and Port Mitchell.

  15. 2019 Map of Columbia City, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Columbia City, 2019 Print
    2019 Columbia City
    2019 Print · USGS
    Columbia City and its rural surrounds are shown here during the late 2010s as the local landscape balances traditional farming with modern development. Researchers can locate family sites near Garrison Cem, trace the waters of the Eel River, or explore the small communities of Collins and Coesse.

  16. 2019 Map of Merriam, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Merriam, 2019 Print
    2019 Merriam
    2019 Print · USGS
    Northeast Indiana in the early twenty-first century is a landscape of glacial lakes and historic transit routes. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Stanford Cem and Christian Chapel Cem near the old crossroads of Merriam.

  17. 2022 Map of Merriam, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Merriam, 2022 Print
    2022 Merriam
    2022 Print · USGS
    Noble and Whitley Counties are shown here during the early twenty-first century, revealing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and historic rural crossroads. Researchers can locate family burial sites at Stanford Cem and trace the development of small communities like Merriam and Wolflake.

  18. 2023 Map of Columbia City, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Columbia City, 2023 Print
    2023 Columbia City
    2023 Print · USGS
    Columbia City and the Whitley County lake district are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at South Park Cem or explore the outlying settlements of Tri-Lakes and Coesse.

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