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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

The town of Milford serves as a central hub in this mid-century portrait of northern Indiana, where the Elkhart Co Kosciusko Co line meets. A significant rail corridor defines the western landscape, marked by the intersection of the New York Central R R, Winona R R, and Baltimore and Ohio R R at Milford Junction. This junction underscores the region's historical reliance on rail transport for agricultural and industrial connectivity.

Water and recreation are prominent to the south and east, with Wabee Lake featuring Camp Alexander Mack and the settlement of Shady Banks. The terrain is shaped by an extensive network of drainage projects like Whetten Ditch and Dausman DITCH, alongside natural features such as Turkey Creek and the prominent Buzzard Hill. Local community life is documented through scattered landmarks including Bethany Sch, Concord Ch, and the Milford Cem.