2019 Map of Palmer

About this map

Deep River and its accompanying Deep River Cem anchor the northern landscape of this survey, where the historic Old Lincoln Hwy crosses the border of Lake and Porter counties. This map documents a transitional geography where traditional rural settlements like Sedley and Beatrice meet the evolving suburban footprints of Shorewood Forest and the large residential development of Lakes of the Four Seasons. The topography is defined by complex water management, featuring various drainage works such as Cornell Ditch, Ludington Ditch, and Peregrine Ditch. To the south, the settlement of Palmer and the Porter Crossroads provide clear reference points for those studying the regional history between Merrillville and Hobart. Multiple small family and community cemeteries, including Lantz Shurr Cem and Frame Cem, are meticulously recorded across the townships.