1951 Map of Merriam

About this map

Glacial topography defines this corner of Northeast Indiana, where the Noble Co Whitley Co line divides a landscape saturated with small kettle lakes and wetlands. The settlement of Merriam serves as a central point along the primary thoroughfare, surrounded by rural institutions including the Merriam Chapel and the Sanford Cem. To the northwest, the village of Wolf Lake sits near a dense cluster of water bodies such as Lower Long Lake and Upper Long Lake, illustrating the post-glacial drainage patterns typical of the region. The map captures a mid-century agricultural community still reliant on local landmarks like the Green Sch and several country churches, including the Blue River German Ch and Pilgrim Ch. Of particular interest to local historians is the Landing Strip located near Burr Oak, reflecting the early integration of private aviation into the rural Midwestern landscape.