1960 Map of Angola West

About this map

The glacial lakes of Steuben County dominate this landscape at the dawn of the 1960s, showing a region defined by recreational development and historic small-town clusters. Lake James is the centerpiece, featuring the Pokagon State Park along its eastern shore, complete with the Potawatomi Inn and various organized camps like Boys Camp and Girls Camp. The mapping reveals the transition from early industrial and agricultural sites, such as Nevada Mills and Flint, to a landscape of leisure and education. Near the city of Angola, Tri-State College and the Tri-State Airport mark the area's growth as a local hub. Rural life is anchored by family-named landmarks and resting places, including Jamestown Cem and Crockett Cem, while the construction of the Toll Road in the north indicates the shifting transportation patterns of the mid-century.