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1951 Map of Milford

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

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Milford and Syracuse anchor this mid-century survey of the northern Indiana prairie, a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainage ditches and intersecting rail lines. The Baltimore And Ohio and the New York Central railroads cross at Milford Junction, illustrating the region's importance as a midwestern transit hub. To the north, the Elkhart River and Solomon Creek meander through the farmland, while the southern portion of the map is dominated by the waters of Wabee Lake and Dewart Lake.

Family history is preserved through numerous rural landmarks, including the Maple Grove Ch, Solomon Creek Cem, and Bethany Sch. The map captures the social and spiritual fabric of Elkhart and Kosciusko counties, featuring Camp Alexander Mack on the shores of Wabee Lake and several outlying cemeteries such as Tamarack Cem and Lakeside Cem. The elevation rises notably at Buzzard Hill, providing a rare point of relief in the otherwise flat, ditch-drained agricultural expanse.