This map of northwestern Indiana was published in 1897 by the Century Atlas Company, New York. A larger area, including part of the Illinois portion of the watershed, is shown in the larger image.
Color is from original.
Thanks to Jim Sweeney for sending us this interesting map for posting. The original meandering channel of the Kankakee is present on this late 19th century map, but some ditching is also indicated, and urban development was also underway. Partially colorized to help show lakes and other water features. Note that the area of Beaver Lake was already much reduced when this map was created in the late 19th century. This is a detail restored from the same original as the next map below.