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1961 Map of Bristol

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Bristol
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Bristol serves as the focal point of this Elkhart County landscape, situated at the confluence of the St Joseph River and the Little Elkhart River. The town's connection to 19th-century industry is evident at Bonneyville Mills, while the era's expanding infrastructure is marked by the Indiana East-West Toll Road and the New York Central rail line cutting across the terrain.

Rural life is deeply documented through numerous family and community landmarks, including Cathcart Cem, Bonneyville Cem, and Neff Cem. The map reveals a transition toward modern recreation with the Elcona Country Club and several designated public fishing sites. To the north, the terrain is dotted with glacial remnants like Indiana Lake and Round Lake, along with the small settlement of Nibbyville and the crossroads community of York.