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1963 Map of Fort Wayne West

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Fort Wayne West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

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Lindenwood Cemetery and the sprawling grounds of the Indiana School for Feeble Minded Youth anchor the western landscape of Fort Wayne during this era of post-war expansion. The confluence of the St Marys River and the Maumee River defines the urban core, where heavy industry and rail transport meet. The Norfolk and Western Railroad and Conrail lines weave through established neighborhoods like Portage and Waynedale, while newer developments such as Brierwood Hills and Ansley Acres signal the growing suburban footprint.

Educational and religious institutions are dense throughout the city, including Fort Wayne Bible College, St Francis College, and numerous parochial sites like Precious Blood Sch and St Peters Sch. The presence of the Johnny Appleseed Memorial Park and Orchard Ridge Country Club provides a counterpoint to the concentrated residential grid. This survey captures a moment when traditional manufacturing centers stood alongside emerging residential tracts and significant civic sites like the Courthouse and Jail.