1961 Map of Sturgis

About this map

The borderlands of southern Michigan and northern Indiana define this landscape, anchored by the growing hub of Sturgis. In the early 1960s, the city's residential and commercial grid reflects mid-century expansion, supported by the New York Central railroad and proximity to the newly constructed Indiana Toll Road just across the state line. Educational and religious life are deeply detailed, showing neighborhood institutions like Holy Angels Sch, Congress St Sch, and the Lighthouse Ch near the banks of the Fawn River.