1961 Map of Colon

About this map

The St Joseph River meanders through the northern reaches of this St. Joseph County landscape, feeding a complex chain of glacial lakes including Sturgeon Lake, Palmer Lake, and Long Lake. At the center of this aquatic network, the village of Colon serves as a focal point, situated on a narrow strip of land between the waters. The mid-century rural character is defined by the New York Central railroad corridor and a series of schools such as Culver Sch and Needham Sch. Genealogists will find notable detail in the distribution of local cemeteries, including Lakeside Cem near the village and the South Colon Cem further south. The map also documents local religious life with the Mennonite Ch and St Pauls Ch serving the surrounding agricultural community, while scattered extraction sites like the Marl Pit and numerous Gravel Pits indicate the local geological industry.