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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 Syracuse Lake anchor this 1951 topographic study of northern Indiana's lake country, showing a landscape defined by seasonal recreation and established agricultural crossroads. The town of Syracuse sits between the two major water bodies, served by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad which skirts the northern shore of the larger lake. Lakeside development is evident at Vawter Park and Oakwood Park, while landmarks like the Wawasee Fish Hatchery and several golf courses including Maxwelton Golf Club indicate the area's mid-century role as a regional destination.

Inland from the shores, the map reveals a dense network of local history markers, from the Richville Ch and Zion Ch to small rural schoolhouses like Judy School and Hex Sch. Family legacies are preserved in names such as Hire Cem and Byers Cem. The terrain is drained by features like Solomon Creek and Turkey Creek, flowing through a patchwork of marshland and farm plots that characterized Kosciusko and Noble counties during the post-war era.