1974 Map of Lakeville

About this map

The Old Indian Treaty Boundary slices diagonally across this mid-1970s landscape, a historical surveyor's line that still dictates the orientation of many land parcels in St. Joseph County. This area south of South Bend is characterized by a mix of agricultural fields and significant glacial water bodies, including Riddles Lake, Wharton Lake, and Moon Lake. The transition from rural to suburban is evident in the development of Gilmer Park and the establishment of the Potato Creek State Recreation Area, which occupies a large portion of the southwestern quadrant. Transport networks are dominated by the Penn Central and Norfolk and Western railroads, which converge near the town of Lakeville. Local genealogy is well-preserved through numerous community landmarks such as the Sumption Prairie Ch, Greene Twp Sch, and several cemeteries including Mount Calvary Cem.