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1942 Map of Stroh

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Stroh
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Glacial lakes and small agricultural settlements define this portion of Northeast Indiana during the early 1940s. The village of Stroh serves as a central point between Big Turkey Lake and Big Long Lake, where shorelines are dotted with landings like Wildwood Landing and Werts Landing. The landscape is a complex network of wetlands and drainage features, including Stump Ditch and Maumee Ditch, which connect numerous smaller bodies of water such as McClish Lake and Lake of the Woods.

Local life is anchored by community landmarks including Bethel Ch and Salem Center Sch. An Airway Beacon positioned near Union Chapel reflects the era's developing aviation infrastructure. The map also documents the convergence of several county lines, where Lagrange Co, Steuben Co, Noble Co, and De Kalb Co meet, providing a clear record of property and political boundaries in this rural lake country.