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2013 Map of Cosmos

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Mississinewa River and its many tributaries, including Little Mississinewa River and Mitchell Ditch, define the agricultural landscape of the Indiana-Ohio borderlands. This region is dotted with small rural communities and family-named agricultural operations such as the Vogel Hog Farm, Kirgan Farms, and Timmerman Farm. Local historical interest is anchored by several cemeteries, including Raper Chapel Cem near Cosmos and Hoover Cem along the river.

Transportation and recreation center around crossroads like Salem, North Dayton, and Bucks Corner. To the north, the Pleasant Hill Speedway stands out as a local landmark, while the Wabash River and Salamonie River just touch the northern edges of the quadrangle. The intricate system of drainage canals, like Peden Ditch and Gettinger Ditch, illustrates the intensive land management required for the productive farms of Jay and Darke Counties.