1950 Map of Leesburg

About this map

Lake Tippecanoe and the Tippecanoe River anchor this mid-century landscape in northern Indiana, where a dense network of glacial lakes defines the local geography. The settlement of Leesburg sits at a rail crossroads, served by both the New York Central Railroad and the Winona Railroad. This period of the 1950s shows a region transitioning from traditional agriculture toward a recreational economy, evidenced by the numerous named parks and landings rimming the shorelines, such as Potawatomi Park and Stoneberger Landing.