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1962 Map of Leesburg

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Leesburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Leesburg and the surrounding glacial lake country of northern Indiana are captured here during a period of significant recreational development and established agricultural patterns. The landscape is defined by its water, from the sprawling reach of Tippecanoe Lake and Big Chapman Lake to the meandering Tippecanoe River. This era shows a transition toward seasonal lakeside living, evidenced by numerous named subdivisions and parks like Quaker Haven Park, Wa-Will-Away Park, and Musquabuck Park lining the shores.

Transport and community infrastructure are well-documented, featuring the New York Central Railroad corridor and the Warsaw Municipal Airport with its Airway Beacon. Local history is preserved through markers such as the Old Indian Treaty Boundary, which cuts diagonally across the townships of Van Buren and Plain. Smaller settlements like Oswego and Monoquet appear alongside rural landmarks, including New Salem Church, Dutchtown Church, and Groves Cemetery, providing essential data for genealogists and local historians.