1940 Map of Porter

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Indiana Dunes State Park dominates the northern shoreline in this survey, showcasing the complex topography of the lakeshore before mid-century industrial expansion. The map details a dense corridor of rail infrastructure, where the Chicago South Shore and South Bend RR and New York Central RR parallel the coast, serving established towns like Chesterton and Porter. Further inland, the landscape transitions into the smaller rural hubs of Liberty and Union townships.