1961 Map of Lafayette West

About this map

The Purdue University campus dominates the landscape west of the Wabash River during this era of mid-century expansion. The map details an extensive network of specialized university facilities, including the Purdue University Airport, the Purdue University Agronomy Farm, and the Purdue University Livestock Farm. This academic presence is contrasted by the older institutional history of the area, represented by the Soldiers Home and the Wabash Sanitarium located along the river bluffs.