1950 Map of Lafayette

About this map

The Wabash River serves as the central artery for this mid-century survey of Tippecanoe County, where the growing urban footprints of Lafayette and West Lafayette meet the agricultural landscape. The expansive campus of Purdue University dominates the west bank, including the nearby Purdue Airport and Stadium. Notable cultural and historical landmarks are scattered throughout the river valley, from the Wabash Sanitarium in Cedar Hollow to the Ouiatenon Blockhouse on the southern river bend. The region's transport reliance is evident in the dense network of rail lines including the Wabash, New York Central, and Louisville and Nashville railroads. Beyond the city centers, rural life is marked by neighborhood gathering points like Sharon Chapel, Weaver Chapel, and Mt Zion Ch, providing clear points of reference for local genealogy and history.