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1956 Map of Fort Wayne West

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Fort Wayne West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The confluence of the St Joseph River and St Marys River to form the Maumee River serves as the focal point for this mid-1950s survey of Fort Wayne. The urban footprint extends westward into townships like Washington and Wayne, revealing a dense network of civic and religious institutions such as St Vincents Orphan Home and St Francis College. Residential expansion is evident in the burgeoning neighborhoods of Waynedale and Indian Village, while the city's industrial and logistical foundations are highlighted by the major rail lines of the Pennsylvania and Wabash railroads.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous local landmarks, including Lindenwood Cemetery and the Indiana School for Feeble Minded Youth. The transition from urban density to the rural fringes is marked by scattered country schools like Bethlehem Sch and St Michaels Sch. Landmarks such as the Johnny Appleseed Memorial Park and the Main Courthouse emphasize the city's deep cultural and administrative roots during this era of post-war growth.