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1969 Map of Michigan City West

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Michigan City West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore dominates the coastline in this detailed survey, which illustrates the intersection of heavy industry, transit, and conservation at the southern edge of Lake Michigan. The industrial footprint of Michigan City is prominent, featuring the massive State Prison complex and a dense network of transport including the Norfolk and Western and Conrail lines. These railroads provided the backbone for the city's development, connecting it to the broader Great Lakes economy.

Residential and community life is marked by numerous parochial and public schools, such as St Marys Sch and Jefferson Sch, alongside the expansive Greenwood Cemetery. To the west, the landscape shifts toward the preserved dunes and smaller settlements like Beverly Shores and the Town of Pines. The drainage of the area is managed through a system of canals like Brown Ditch and the winding Little Calumet River, reflecting the complex hydrology of this shoreline region.