1959 Map of Hamilton

About this map

The glacial waters of Hamilton Lake dominate the central landscape of this Steuben County corner, where the community of Hamilton serves as the focal point for regional lake life and commerce. The map records a dense network of lakeside developments including Circle Park, Oakwood Shores, and Clarks Landing, reflecting the mid-century evolution of the shoreline from seasonal retreat to established settlement. A distinctive rural infrastructure is visible in the agricultural hinterlands, marked by family-named landmarks like the Donald Kunkle Ditch and numerous rural burial grounds such as Teegardin Cem and North Otsego Cem. Transport and utility networks slice through the township boundaries, from the path of the Wabash railroad to a prominent modern Pipeline. This 1959 revision provides a clear record of the intersection between the natural hydrology of Pigeon Creek and the man-made improvements of the era, including the Hamilton Sch and the local Microwave Station.