1934 Map of Porter
USGS Topo · Published 1934About this map
Indiana Dunes State Park dominates the shoreline of Lake Michigan in this mid-1930s survey, showing a landscape defined by its coastal dunes and a dense web of industrial transportation. The map reveals the intricate rail infrastructure serving Northwest Indiana, including the Chicago South Shore and South Bend RR and the Elgin Joliet and Eastern Ry. Settlement patterns are diverse, ranging from the lakeside colonies at Dune Acres and Beverly Shores to established inland communities like Chesterton and Porter. Early aviation infrastructure is prominent, marked by an Airway Beacon and the Mc Cool Emergency Landing Field. Religious and community life is anchored by landmarks such as the Seven Dolors Shrine and Temple of the Israel, while numerous small schoolhouses like Liberty Sch and cemeteries like Kinne Cem provide essential data for local historians.
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