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1960 Map of Lagrange

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Lagrange
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Lagrange county seat serves as the focal point of this 1960 survey, showcasing a landscape defined by its systematic grid and the winding paths of the Pigeon River and Fawn River. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the educational and civic presence of the Howe Military Sch in Howe, while the historic Star Mill sits further north along the riverbanks. Local genealogy and land use are clearly visible through the numerous country cemeteries like Oaklawn Cem and Greenwood Cem, and the distribution of rural institutions such as Green Sch and Clay Sch.

Infrastructure transitions are evident as the Indiana East-West Toll Rd cuts across the northern border, contrasting with the local economy's reliance on features like the Grain Storage Bins and the Pennsylvania railroad line. From the residential streets near the County Hospital to the smaller settlements of Ontario and Emma, the map captures a period of established agricultural and institutional growth in Northern Indiana.