1958 Map of South Bend East

About this map

The University of Notre Dame anchors the northern reaches of this mid-century survey, its campus featuring St Josephs Lake and St Marys Lake just north of the South Bend city limits. This era shows the suburban expansion of the region, with neighborhoods like Maple Lane and Indian Village established alongside established infrastructure. The industrial and transit identity of the area is defined by the St Joseph River winding through the heart of Mishawaka, flanked by the Grand Trunk and New York Central railroads. In addition to educational landmarks like St Marys Academy and Bethel College, the landscape is dotted with numerous local institutions, including Washington-Clay High Sch and several parish-based schools, reflecting the dense civic and religious life of the community before the later expansion of the interstate system through these townships.