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1968 Map of Gary

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Gary
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The industrial and residential expansion of Gary is captured here during a period of significant growth, showing the city's complex grid pressed against the Lake Michigan shoreline. Heavily concentrated transportation corridors, including the Indiana East-West Toll Road and numerous rail lines like the Elgin Joliet and Eastern Ry, define the urban geography. The map provides a look at established neighborhoods such as Tolleston, Aetna, and Glen Park, while highlighting the early footprint of the Indiana University Northwest Campus.

Preservation efforts are visible along the coast within the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, contrasting with the heavy industrial infrastructure of Gary Harbor. Away from the urban core, the landscape transitions toward suburban developments in Merrillville and Hobart. Detailed school and religious sites, such as Andrean High Sch and SS Peter and Paul Cem, provide valuable landmarks for local historians studying the mid-century development of Lake County.