1991 Map of Chesterton
USGS Topo · Published 1992About this map
Chesterton serves as the hub of this Northwest Indiana corridor, situated just south of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The landscape is defined by its complex glacial hydrology and transport history, featuring a dense network of kettle lakes such as Wauhob Lake, Spectacle Lake, and Flint Lake. The historic Old Indian Treaty Boundary slices diagonally across the northern townships, a lasting mark on the land's survey history. Heavy rail infrastructure, including the Conrail and Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad lines, supports the industrial and residential growth of neighboring Burns Harbor. Local social centers like St Patricks Church and the Augsburg Cemetery and Church provide clear points of reference for genealogists. The terrain transitions from the dunes and the East Arm Little Calumet River in the north to the moraine landscapes of the Morain Nature Preserve further south.
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