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1961 Map of Lake Wawasee

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Lake Wawasee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Wawasee Lake and its surrounding resort communities dominate this mid-century landscape, showcasing the post-war recreation boom in northern Indiana. The shoreline is densely populated with established neighborhoods like Pickwick Park, Wawasee Village, and Enchanted Hills, while the waters are punctuated by distinctive points such as Sand Point and Cedar Point. Cultural and social life of the era is evident through the presence of the Our Lady of the Lake Seminary, the Summer Theater near Johnson Bay, and the Wawasee Golf Club.

Beyond the lake's immediate development, the map reveals the region's agricultural and civil infrastructure, including the Eli Lilly Wawasee Airport and the Wawasee State Fish Hatchery. The landscape is also etched with historical traces like the Indian Treaty Boundary, and local genealogy is well-represented by several country burial grounds, including Hire Cem and Weybright Cem. Small rural schools like Juday Sch and Hex Sch remain visible, marking the transition from traditional farming townships to a more modern seasonal and residential economy.