1992 Map of Schneider

About this map

The Kankakee River corridor dominates this region of northwest Indiana, defining the boundary between Lake and Newton counties. In the early 1990s, the landscape shows a complex network of drainage projects, including the Griesel Ditch, Singleton Ditch, and Beaver Lake Ditch, which converted former wetlands into the productive agricultural blocks seen today. The town of Schneider serves as a local hub along the Monon Railroad, while further south, Lake Village and the riverfront Sumava Resorts represent established communities tied to the valley. Cultural landmarks like Sanders Cem and St Augusta Ch provide points of interest for genealogists tracing family histories in these rural townships. Much of the river’s floodplain is preserved within the La Salle State Fish and Wildlife Area, where a Boat Ramp and Campground indicate the area's continued use for recreation and conservation amidst the surrounding farms.