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2011 Map of Dune Acres

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Dune Acres
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lake Michigan forms the northern boundary of this Porter County landscape, where the shifting shoreline meets the prominent elevations of Mount Tom, Mount Holden, and Mount Jackson. The map details a transition from the preserved natural features along Dunes Creek to the established residential and transportation corridors of Chesterton and Porter. The layout of local roads, such as Waverly Rd and N Mineral Springs Rd, illustrates the access patterns developed around the lakeshore and the rail line serving Dune Acres Station.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of burial grounds, including the Bailly Cemetery, Furnessville Cemetery, and Burstrom Cemetery, which are preserved alongside the modern footprints of Dune Acres and Burns Harbor. The inclusion of Goodfellow Camp and the Bodin Landing Strip highlights the diverse use of the land, from recreational spaces to private aviation infrastructure, during the early 21st century.