1969 Map of South Bend East

About this map

The University of Notre Dame dominates the landscape north of the St Joseph River in this detailed 1969 survey, showing the campus alongside St Josephs Lake and St Marys Lake. The map captures the suburban expansion of South Bend and Mishawaka during the late 1960s, with residential developments like Swanson Highlands and Indian Village appearing alongside established landmarks like Notre Dame Stadium. The geography is defined by the sweeping curve of the river and the older agricultural character of Harris Prairie to the north, where the Harris Prairie Cem and Harris Prairie itself remain distinct from the encroaching urban grid.