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1961 Map of Lafayette East

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Lafayette East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Lafayette's eastern expansion and the surrounding farmsteads of Tippecanoe County are documented here during a period of significant growth. The landscape is defined by the Wabash River and the winding course of Wildcat Creek, which cuts through Perry and Fairfield townships. Local industry and aviation are prominent, with Aretz Airport and Halsmer Airport serving the region alongside active Sand and Gravel Pits.

Suburban development is captured in the residential layouts of Meadowbrook and Tecumseh, while older community roots are visible at the Knights of Pythias Home and St Boniface Cemetery. Educational and social hubs like East Tipp High School, Cary Camp, and the Tippecanoe Conservation Club highlight the mid-century infrastructure. The presence of the Norfolk and Western and Conrail lines, along with numerous interchanges, underscores the area's role as a transportation nexus in north-central Indiana.