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1994 Map of Michigan City West

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Michigan City West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Lake Michigan dominates the northern horizon of this Lakefront landscape, where the urban grid of Michigan City meets the protected shoreline. The map illustrates a complex intersection of industry, recreation, and civic life in the late twentieth century, featuring the expansive Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and the prominent grounds of the State Prison. Transit corridors like the South Shore Line and roads such as Franklin St reveal the city's historical growth patterns and its connection to the surrounding region.

Local landmarks provide a wealth of detail for genealogists and researchers, from Washington Park on the coast to the numerous neighborhood institutions. Neighborhood schools like Mullen Sch and Knapp Sch appear alongside religious centers such as St Johns Ch and St Stanislaus Ch. The transition from the dense city blocks to the quieter residential pockets of Beverly Shores and the Town of Pines highlights the varying character of this coastal Indiana community.