1962 Map of Goodland

About this map

Goodland anchors the southern portion of this mid-century survey, situated at the intersection of a sprawling rural road network and the Pennsylvania railroad line. The landscape reflects the highly engineered agricultural nature of northwestern Indiana, defined by an intricate system of drainage canals such as Barten Ditch, Moran Ditch, and Hunter Ditch. These waterways manage the low-lying terrain surrounding the Iroquois River, which meanders through the northern section past the Hazelden Country Club and Ade Hospital. To the north, the town of Brook sits near Riverside Lake, while smaller rail-related sites like Percy Junction and Foresman dot the plains. For genealogists, the map is particularly useful for locating rural burial sites, including Foster Cem, Goodland Cem, and Mt Calvary Cem, which are clearly marked along the section lines and county boundaries.