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1957 Map of Warsaw

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Warsaw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Warsaw and the resort-tinged community of Winona Lake serve as the focal points of this 1957 study, showcasing the region during a period of mid-century expansion. The landscape is defined by its glacial history, with numerous water bodies including Center Lake, Pike Lake, and Carr Lake dotting the terrain. The influence of religious and educational institutions is evident near the eastern shore of Winona Lake, where Grace College and the School of Theology are situated.

Industry and transport are anchored by the crossing of the Pennsylvania RR and the New York Chicago and St Louis RR. Civic life is centered around the County Fairgrounds and the grid of Warsaw, which includes localized landmarks such as the West Ward Sch and East Ward Sch. Outlying areas like Washington and Monroe townships show a pattern of rural development marked by country churches like Pleasant Grove Ch and various drainage works like Wyland Ditch.