1969 Map of South Bend East

About this map

The St Joseph River winds through the heart of this urban and educational corridor, anchoring the growing cities of South Bend and Mishawaka. The landscape is defined by its massive institutional footprints, most notably the University of Notre Dame with the Notre Dame Stadium and nearby St Marys Academy. To the north, residential expansion is visible in Indian Village and Roseland, while industrial and transit networks like the Grand Trunk Western Railroad and Conrail lines intersect the grid. Beyond the city center, the survey captures significant local history sites such as Harris Prairie Cem and the St Joseph Valley Memorial Park, alongside the wooded grounds of St Francis Convent. The map reflects a mid-century period of suburban infill, where former farmlands in Clay and Harris townships transition into residential neighborhoods and school districts.