1940 Map of Clear Lake

About this map

Clear Lake sits at the tri-state juncture where Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio meet, anchoring a landscape shaped by glacial kettle lakes and a network of agrarian drainage. Surveyed in the late 1930s, this area shows the early development of lakeside recreation at Paradise Pt alongside established rural communities like Ray and York. The map captures a transition from traditional farming toward more modern transit, noting the alignment of Vestula Road and Highway No 20. For genealogists, the map is particularly valuable for its precise location of family-centered landmarks and community centers, including Covenant Cem, Teeters Cem, and Powers Ch. Waterways such as Gundrum Ditch and the West Branch of Fish Creek illustrate the extensive efforts to manage the low-lying terrain near Barnes Swamp, while named crossings like Stallman Bridge mark specific points of local movement.