Clear Lake anchors the northern landscape of this tri-state border region, where the boundaries of Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan converge. The surrounding terrain is defined by a dense network of glacial water bodies, including Round Lake, Lake Anne, and Handy Lake, linked by a system of agricultural drainage such as Ryan Ditch and the Mill Stream Drain. This era of the landscape shows a transition between the recreation-focused shoreline near Paradise Point and the heavy transport infrastructure to the south. Interstate 80/90 cuts a prominent diagonal across the lower half of the map, supporting commercial hubs like Eastpoint Terminal and Westgate Terminal. Rural life continues in small settlements and crossroads like Billingstown, York, and Columbia, while family-named landmarks like Stallman Bridge and Courtney Corner provide specific points of reference for local historians and genealogists tracking the development of Williams County and the adjacent Indiana townships.
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1914 · Pioneer
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Hamilton
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1939 · Angola East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1939 · Clear Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1940 · Metz
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1940 · Clear Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1944 · Pioneer
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Angola East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Hamilton
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Fort Wayne
USGS Topo · 1:250,000