2016 Map of Chesterton

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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore borders the northern edge of this Porter County landscape, where the E Arm Little Calumet River and Coffee Cr define the drainage of a rapidly developing residential corridor. The 2016 survey documents the complex interface between established towns and newer subdivisions, such as Brummitt Acres and Wake Robin Fields. The area’s agricultural and milling roots are still visible in labels like Tratebas Mill, while the importance of local heritage is marked by several burial grounds including Gossett Cem and Kimball Cem. South of Chesterton, the terrain transitions into a dense network of small lakes and marshes, featuring Canada Lake, Wauhob Lake, and Mink Lake north of Valparaiso. This drainage pattern, managed by systems like the Swanson Lamporte Ditch, illustrates the ongoing effort to balance suburban expansion with the region's natural wetlands.