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1962 Map of Westville

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Westville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The intersection of several major rail lines defines the character of this northern Indiana landscape, as the Monon Railroad, Wabash Railroad, and New York Central converge near the town of Westville. This 1962 revision highlights the significant institutional footprint in the area, dominated by the sprawling grounds of the Beatty Memorial Hospital and the nearby State Prison Farm. These large facilities, along with the Sewage Disposal plant and Water Tank, reflect the specialized mid-century development of this portion of La Porte and Porter counties.

Local history is preserved in small settlements and family landmarks such as Beattys Corner, Otis, and Holmesville. Genealogists may find value in the location of the Quakerdom Cem and Gatlin Cem, while the natural topography is shaped by the Little Calumet River and numerous small water bodies like Clear Lake and Rice Lake. The Indiana Toll Road cuts across the northern section, marking the transition into the modern interstate era.