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1950 Map of North Webster

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of North Webster
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Tippecanoe River drainage system dominates this mid-century landscape, where a dense network of glacial lakes defines the local geography. At the center of the sheet, North Webster serves as the primary hub, situated between the expansive Webster Lake and Lake Tippecanoe. The area is notably shaped by its recreational identity, featuring a concentration of youth and organizational sites such as Camp Tippecanoe, Camp Dick Runyan, and the Boy Scout Camp along the eastern shoreline.

Genealogical interest is found in the scattered rural landmarks and church-centered communities, including Apostolic Ch, Morris Chapel, and the Mock Cem. The hydrological complexity of the region is evident in the interconnected "Backwaters" and numerous smaller bodies like Sechrist Lake and Irish Lake, which were meticulously mapped using plane-table methods in 1950. The survey also captures the boundary lines where Tippecanoe, Washington, and Sparta townships meet, providing a clear view of the land divisions of Kosciusko County during this era of postwar development.