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1961 Map of Lake Wawasee

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Lake Wawasee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Lake Wawasee dominates this part of Kosciusko County, serving as a hub for recreational and community life in the early 1960s. The shoreline is densely populated with distinct developments such as Pickwick Park, Enchanted Hills, and Vawter Park, while Syracuse Lake to the northwest supports the town of Syracuse. The landscape transitions from these developed waterfronts to a rural interior defined by family-named landmarks and essential infrastructure, including the Wawasee Airport and the Wawasee State Fish Hatchery near Turkey Creek.

Genealogists can find numerous local burial grounds including Hire Cem, Weybright Cem, and Lake Bethel Cem. Educational and religious heritage is represented by the Juday School and Our Lady of the Lake Seminary, located near the Church of the Little Flower. The map also captures the path of the Baltimore and Ohio Rd and several golf clubs, illustrating the area's mid-century blend of agriculture and resort-style tourism.