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1961 Map of Elkhart

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Elkhart
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The confluence of the ST Joseph River and the Elkhart River serves as the focal point for this 1961 survey of Elkhart. The city’s industrial and transportation backbone is clearly defined by the New York Central railroad corridors and the prominent East-West Toll Road to the north. In the residential sectors, numerous schools like Beardsley Sch and Hawthorne Sch provide a detailed view of mid-century urban planning and neighborhood growth.

Beyond the central city, the landscape transitions into the smaller communities of Dunlap and Greenleaf Manor. Genealogy and local history are preserved in sites such as Rice Cem and Prairie St Cem, alongside spiritual centers like the Biblical Seminary and Shady Nook Chapel. The inclusion of Elkhart Airport and various gravel pits indicates the economic activity of Elkhart County at the start of the 1960s.