1962 Map of Chesterton

About this map

Chesterton and Porter serve as the primary hubs in this early 1960s study of northwestern Indiana, situated at a critical juncture of industrial transportation and natural drainage. The Little Calumet River and its northern tributary, the Pine River, snake across the northern landscape, while the heavy presence of the New York Central and Baltimore And Ohio railroads underscores the region's importance to the Great Lakes transit corridor. Beyond the town centers, the map reveals a mosaic of early suburban developments such as Meadowbrook, Morgan Park, and Western Acres, alongside older rural landmarks like Tratebas Mill and the Augsburg Ch. To the south, the glacial topography becomes more pronounced, featuring a cluster of water bodies including Wauhob Lake, Spectacle Lake, and Flint Lake, which supported recreational outposts like Blackhawk Beach and the Valparaiso Country Club.