1947 Map of Wolcottville

About this map

Wolcottville and South Milford anchor this survey of the glacial lake country along the border of LaGrange and Noble counties. The post-war landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, where Fly Creek and the Schwab Ditch connect a series of significant water bodies including Adam Lake, Eve Lake, and Tamarack Lake. The intersection of the Pennsylvania and Wabash railroads at Wolcottville highlights the town's importance as a regional transportation hub during the mid-20th century. Near the southern edge, the Kneipp Springs Sanitarium occupies a prominent position above Sylvan Lake, reflecting the era's local industry centered on health and mineral springs. Rural life is further mapped through numerous family and community landmarks such as Brushy Chapel Cem and Woodruff.