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1961 Map of Elkhart

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Elkhart
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The confluence of the St Joseph River and Elkhart River defines the urban core of Elkhart, showing a mid-century manufacturing and transit hub in a state of expansion. This 1961 survey, updated with 1990s revisions, illustrates the dense network of neighborhood schools like Beardsley Sch and Roosevelt Sch that anchored the city's residential blocks. Outside the main city center, planned developments such as Greenleaf Manor and Garden Village reflect the post-war suburban shift.

Transport and education are central to the landscape, from the Indiana East-West Toll Road bordering the northern neighborhoods to the Elkhart Municipal Airport on the western edge. Notable local institutions, including the Biblical Seminary and Studebaker Park, appear alongside long-standing community landmarks like Grace Lawn Cem. The northern portion of the quadrangle transitions to the lake-front environments of Simonton Lake and Heaton Lake, illustrating the regional mix of industry and recreation.