1951 Map of Ormas

About this map

The glacial kettle lake country of Northern Indiana is showcased here through a dense concentration of water bodies along the Tippecanoe River corridor. Small rural centers like Ormas, Stringtown, and Etna anchor the landscape, which is divided between the Noble and Whitley county lines. The area's recreational and social history is visible in features like the Lakeview Speedway near Loon Lake and the Pioneer Trails Scout Reservation on the western edge. Notable family and community landmarks such as Washington Twp Sch, the Broadway Ch, and several rural burial grounds like Thorn Cem and Kiester Cem provide essential data for genealogists tracing local families during the early 1950s. The topography is defined by dozens of distinct lakes, including Bear Lake, Knapp Lake, and Big Lake, reflecting the region's post-glacial hydrography.