1972 Map of Three Rivers West

About this map

Three Rivers sits at the confluence of several major waterways, including the Portage River, Rocky River, and the St Joseph River. This 1970s landscape reveals a concentrated urban center with established neighborhoods along Walnut St and Michigan Ave, contrasted by the glaciated lake country to the west. The western portion of the map is defined by a dense cluster of water bodies like Pleasant Lake, Corey Lake, and Kaiser Lake, which supported early community centers such as the Lake Section Community School. Further north, the Dutch Settlement area represents the rural agricultural character of Flowerfield township. Local industry and transit are evident through the Penn Central rail line and numerous Gravel Pits, while legacy landmarks like Flatbush Cem and Hoffman School provide essential data for tracing family roots in St. Joseph County.