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2013 Map of Bluffton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Wabash River sweeps through the northeast corner of this Wells County landscape, anchoring the city of Bluffton. The surrounding terrain is defined by an extensive network of managed waterways including Markley Ditch, Johns Ditch, and Sixmile Cr, reflecting a century of agricultural drainage that transformed this part of Indiana into a productive farming region. The layout of the city reveals a dense grid of residential streets like W Spring St and W Wiley Ave south of the river, while S Hoosier Hwy serves as a primary arterial route connecting the northern urban center to the rural southern reaches.

Small rural clusters and crossroads communities are scattered throughout the quadrangle, preserving the footprints of local history at Poneto, Travisville, Wellsburg, and Reiffsburg. These settlements, often situated near natural watercourses like Rock Cr or Halls Cr, represent the traditional rural economy of the area. To the west, the Miller Airport stands as a notable modern landmark amidst the predominantly rectangular section-line road system that organizes the surrounding farmsteads.