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1947 Map of Lagrange

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Lagrange
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The Lagrange county seat serves as the anchor of this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape defined by the serpentine paths of the Pigeon River and Fawn River. The transition between the rural townships of Lima, Clay, and Bloomfield is marked by a high concentration of small educational and religious landmarks, including the prominent campus of the Howe Military Sch and isolated country schools like Saylor Sch and Green Sch.

Transport and utility networks are clearly delineated by the Pennsylvania railroad line and an intricate system of drainage canals such as McManus Ditch and Sloane Ditch. These waterways reflect the historic efforts to manage the marshy terrain surrounding glacial features like Twin Lakes and Still Lake. Further community history is preserved in labels for the County Infirmary and the settlement of Ontario, providing a detailed look at the local infrastructure during the post-war era.