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2016 Map of LaPorte West

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of LaPorte West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore occupies the northwest corner of this Indiana landscape, where the unique environment of Pinhook Bog contrasts with the surrounding agricultural and residential developments. Just west of La Porte, the terrain is defined by a dense cluster of glacial kettle lakes, including Pine Lake, Stone Lake, and Orr Lake. The map reveals a distribution of historic rural settlements such as Door Village, Pinhook, and Pinola, which are connected by a grid of county roads and historic paths like W Joliet Rd.

Genealogical interest is found at Clinton Chapel Cem and Eaheart Cem, providing anchor points for local family histories. The drainage of Mill Creek winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the natural watercourses that shaped early land use before modern infrastructure. This detailed survey captures the intersection of conservation lands, established small communities, and the expansion of the La Porte outskirts during the mid-2010s.