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2016 Map of Crown Point

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Crown Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Crown Point and Merrillville anchor this 2016 survey of Lake County, Indiana, showcasing a landscape defined by residential growth and a legacy of historic transportation corridors. The Old Lincoln Hwy traverses the northern section, a testament to early transcontinental travel that helped shape these communities. The drainage patterns of the Calumet region are clearly delineated through engineered waterways such as the Main Beaver Dam Ditch, Sprout Ditch, and Smith Ditch, which manage the low-lying terrain surrounding the Deep River.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the placement of numerous burial grounds, including the large Maplewood Memorial Cem and Saint Marys Cem in Crown Point, as well as the Chester Cem near Ainsworth. The map also captures the modern educational and commercial footprint of the area, featuring institutions like the Univ of Phoenix-Northwest Indiana Campus and Kaplan College-Merrillville, reflecting the region's 21st-century evolution.