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2016 Map of Michigan City East

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Michigan City East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The southern shoreline of Lake Michigan meets a network of inland drainage ditches and residential growth in this 2016 survey of Michigan City. The map reveals a complex landscape of coastal communities like Long Beach and Pottawattomie Park transitioning into more rural pockets such as Springfield and Summit. Inland, the terrain is defined by engineered waterways like Beck Ditch and White Ditch, which crisscross the low-lying areas between small lakes including Ohms Lake and Dingler Lake.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several smaller burial sites such as Cross Cem, Lows Cem, and Sharp Cem situated south of the main city center. Aviation infrastructure is prominently featured, with both the Michigan City Municipal Airport-Phillips Field and Norm's Airpark serving the region. The map also documents the suburban spread into areas like Orchard Highlands and Trail Creek, providing a detailed look at the road network and land divisions that shaped LaPorte County in the early 21st century.