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1969 Map of South Bend West

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of South Bend West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The St Joseph River anchors the eastern edge of this landscape, winding past St Marys College and through the industrial and residential heart of South Bend. This mid-century survey illustrates the city's westward expansion toward Michiana Regional Airport, showing a dense network of neighborhoods defined by parochial education and local industry. Numerous neighborhood landmarks, such as Our Lady of Hungary Sch, St Casimir Sch, and Sacred Heart Sch, reflect the distinct community identities of the era.

Transportation infrastructure dominates the western reaches, where the Indiana East-West Toll Road and the Chicago South Shore and South Bend railroad traverse the terrain near Lydick. The map documents the city's relationship with its environment, from the Gravel Pits in German township to the recreational and natural spaces of Rum Village Park and Chamberlain Lake, providing a clear view of the urban and rural interface during a period of significant regional growth.