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1965 Map of Lorane

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Lorane
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Glacial lakes and small agricultural settlements define this portion of Whitley County in the mid-1960s. Larwill serves as a primary hub along the Pennsylvania railroad line, while the unincorporated community of Lorane sits further north along the Old Trail. The landscape is densely packed with water bodies like Troy Cedar Lake, Goose Lake, and Wilson Lake, many of which supported local industry and recreation, evidenced by the Ice House Lake and Camp Whitley.

An intricate network of drainage ditches, such as Smith Ditch and Schuman Ditch, reveals the intensive effort to manage the marshy terrain for farming. Rural life is anchored by several country churches and schools, including the Township Sch Ch and West Point Ch. A notable cultural landmark of the era, the Drive-in Theater, is situated just east of Larwill, reflecting the mid-century car culture that flourished along the Lincoln Way.