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2013 Map of Bass Lake

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Bass Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Bass Lake basin and the winding Tippecanoe River corridor anchor this Indiana landscape, where recreational waterfront development meets a complex system of managed waterways. Public lands such as Bass Lake State Beach and the Bass Lake State Fish Hatchery highlight the area's importance for local ecology and tourism. The surrounding terrain is heavily defined by an intricate network of drainage channels, including the Castleman Ditch, House Ditch, and Craigmile Ditch, which support the agricultural productivity of the region between the settlements of Winona and Beardstown.

Cultural and community life is visible through landmarks like the Melody Drive-In and small local airfields such as Wheeler Airport and Van de Mark Airport. While the northern section is centered on the lake's points, such as Cedar Point and Cranberry Point, the southern portion follows the meandering path of the river past Ora and toward Pigeon Roost Hill. This geography illustrates the transition from lakeside resort living to the rural riverine economy of the early 21st century.