1961 Map of Middlebury

About this map

The Little Elkhart River winds through this northern Indiana landscape, serving as a primary corridor for the town of Middlebury. By the early 1960s, the region's agricultural character was intersected by modern infrastructure, most notably the Indiana East-West Toll Road and the Conrail railroad line passing through the northern settlement of Vistula. The map highlights a significant network of water bodies, including Stone Lake, Hunter Lake, and Fish Lake, many of which feature bathymetric soundings. Local genealogy is well-supported by several family and community landmarks, such as Grace Lawn Cem, Mack Cem, and Forest Grove Cem. Revisions from 1979 illustrate the growth of the built environment around Middlebury, specifically near the Middlebury Township Sch and along the various county boundary lines between Elkhart and Lagrange counties.