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2010 Map of Burket

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Burket
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Tippecanoe River meanders across the northern reach of this Kosciusko County landscape, defining a terrain shaped by an intricate network of agricultural drainage including Pyle Ditch and Sellers Ditch. At the heart of the area, the settlement of Palestine sits adjacent to Palestine Lake, where the Palestine Lake Dam regulates the water levels that once powered local industry. This 2010 survey highlights the traditional township grid system of central Indiana, anchored by the smaller communities of Burket and Claypool.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several local burial grounds, such as Union Cemetery, Nye Cemetery, and Graceland Cemetery. The map also captures the southern expansion of Warsaw and the numerous small glacial lakes, including Sickle Lake and Goose Lake, which characterize the region's unique hydrography. The distribution of family-named ditches and roads provides a clear picture of the longstanding rural property divisions in the area.