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1951 Map of Merriam

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Merriam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Port Mitchell and the small settlement of Merriam anchor this mid-century survey of the glacial landscape in Noble County. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of kettle lakes and wetlands, including Wolf Lake, Silver Lake, and Upper Long Lake, which are linked by the Elkhart River and various creeks. This period of development shows a landscape transitioning between its agricultural roots and growing recreational use, evidenced by the Crooked Lake Golf Club and a Landing Strip appearing alongside traditional rural landmarks.

Local history is preserved through the locations of several country houses of worship, such as Merriam Chapel, Blue River German Ch, and Pilgrim Ch. The map also captures the Green Sch and Sanford Cem, providing essential points of reference for genealogists tracing families in the townships of York and Jefferson. Small-scale industrial activity is noted at the Gravel Pit near Burr Oak, reflecting the local extraction economy of the early 1950s.