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1951 Map of Wawasee

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Wawasee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Lake Wawasee and its neighboring Syracuse Lake form the centerpiece of this mid-century portrait of Kosciusko County, Indiana. The landscape is a mix of recreational shorelines and a highly developed drainage system of agricultural ditches such as Hire Ditch and Blue Ditch. The town of Syracuse is visible on the western shore, served by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad line that skirts the northern edges of the lakes.

The map details a lakeside economy in full swing, featuring the Wawasee Fish Hatchery, the South Shore Golf Club, and aviation access at Hunnicutt Airfield. Away from the water, the rural character remains preserved through family landmarks and local institutions like the Judy School and Zion Ch. Genealogists will find interest in the numerous small burial grounds, including Hire Cem and the Mc Clintic Cem, which anchor the surrounding farmland.