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1962 Map of Crown Point

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Crown Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Crown Point stands as the central hub of this Lake County landscape, serving as the seat of local governance and industry during the early 1960s. The map illustrates a period of significant suburban development radiating from the core, with residential clusters like Southmoor Park, Chapel Manor, and Green Acres emerging along the grid of avenues. This transition from rural farmland to residential sprawl is punctuated by established landmarks such as the County Fairgrounds and the County Sanitarium.

Transportation networks define the region's connectivity, featuring a dense web of rail lines including the Chesapeake and Ohio, Erie-Lackawanna, and Pennsylvania railroads. These industrial corridors run parallel to historic routes like Old Lincoln Way, while localized features such as the Crown Point Airfield and a Drag Strip near Merrillville reflect the era's recreational and transit priorities. In the quieter sections, Turkey Creek Meadows and Fancher Lake provide a natural contrast to the expanding town centers.