1947 Map of Mongo

About this map

Pigeon River meanders across this northern Indiana landscape, anchoring a water-rich region of LaGrange County just south of the Michigan border in the years following World War II. The settlement of Mongo sits at a strategic bend in the river, adjacent to the Mongo Reservoir, while the smaller communities of Brighton and Plato are situated along the regional road network. This era reflects a rural society supported by local institutions, evidenced by Pretty Prairie Ch, English Prairie Ch, and the Hoff Sch. The intricate topography of the area is defined by numerous glacial lakes, including Cedar Lake, Duff Lake, and Donaldson Lake, alongside water management features such as the Nasby Dam. The transition between the townships of Greenfield, Bloomfield, and Springfield is clearly delineated, showing a landscape where agricultural clearings and wetlands alternate across the terrain.