2019 Map of Niles West

About this map

The Saint Joseph River serves as the central artery for this borderland corridor, winding between the cities of Buchanan and Niles. The landscape is a mosaic of mid-sized industrial centers and smaller pockets of heritage, such as Bertrand, where the Bertrand Protestant Cem and Saint Josephs Cem sit near the riverbanks. The survey captures a significant concentration of local burial sites and memorials, including the Father Allouez Grave Site and the Ann Beason Purdy Groves memorial area. North of the state line, the terrain around Portage Prairie transitions from residential grid to more open agricultural land, marked by landmarks like Wolverton's Field and the Orchard Hills Country Club Cem. The presence of several river islands, such as Debs Island and Batchelors Island, highlights the shifting natural course of the waterway amidst the surrounding development of South Bend to the south.