1941 Map of Angola West

About this map

Pokagon State Park and the complex glacial kettle lake systems of Steuben County dominate this 1939 survey. The map details the interconnected basins of James Lake, including the Upper, Middle, and Lower Basin, alongside the distinct basins of Crooked Lake. At the park's heart sits the Potawatomi Inn, while the presence of a CCC Camp reflects the labor that helped shape the park's early infrastructure. The landscape is a patchwork of water and small settlements like Nevada Mills, Inverness, and Jamestown. Cultural landmarks of the era include the County Farm and Tri State Airport, illustrating the rural social and logistical services of the time. Local history is anchored by several rural cemeteries and the Silver Lake Chapel, providing a clear view of the area's pioneer and early twentieth-century community hubs before the post-war expansion of lakeside recreation.