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1992 Map of Oliver Lake

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Oliver Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Oliver Lake and its neighboring basins form the centerpiece of this Northeastern Indiana landscape, where glacial geology and rural settlement patterns are clearly defined. The area is characterized by a dense network of water bodies, including Olin Lake, Dallas Lake, and Witmer Lake, many of which are linked by the Elkhart River system. This hydrologic profile is complemented by a heavy concentration of small, local institutions that speak to the region's agricultural history, such as the Meadow Lane School and Country Side School.

Small communities like Valentine and Wolcottville anchor the map, while numerous family and community burial grounds, including the Osborn Cemetery and Miller Cemetery, provide valuable data for genealogical research. The presence of Dallas Lake County Park and Delt Church County Park indicates a mid-century shift toward recreation and preservation, even as active Gravel Pits and various Ditches show the ongoing human modification of the local terrain for industry and drainage.