2013 Map of Schneider

About this map

The Kankakee River winds through this Northwest Indiana landscape, defining the boundary between Lake and Newton counties. In the early 21st century, the area remains dominated by an extensive network of drainage infrastructure, with Singleton Ditch, Beaver Lake Ditch, and Williams Ditch illustrating the long-standing efforts to manage the marshy terrain of the Grand Kankakee Marsh. The small settlements of Schneider and Sumava Resorts sit just north of the river, while Lake Village lies to the south near the Lake Village Airport. Local transportation is anchored by the north-south corridor of US 41, crossing paths with the historical alignment of Monon Rd, reflecting the region's transition from a rail-dependent frontier to a motorized rural economy. The grid-like arrangement of secondary roads like W 205th Ave and W 231st Ave further emphasizes the agricultural reclamation of this once-saturated basin.