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2015 Map of Emma

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Emma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The confluence of the Little Wabash River and the Wabash River creates a dynamic landscape of islands, sloughs, and oxbow lakes along the Illinois and Indiana border. In the southern reach of White County, the settlement of New Haven sits near the river bend, while the small community of Emma is positioned further north near Fishpond Swamp. The complex hydrology of the region is evident in features like Greathouse Island, Little Chain-Cutoff, and the curved path of the Old River, illustrating how the shifting watercourses have shaped land ownership and local boundaries over time.

Genealogists can find several family and community burial sites, including Abshire Cem, Orange Grove Cem, and the Epley Family Cem. The terrain rises notably at the Dogtown Hills and Little Chain Hills, providing a vertical contrast to the surrounding bottomlands and ponds such as Clear Pond and Tweedle Pond. Modern infrastructure like the Wabash River Memorial Bridge connects the two states, spanning the river near Hermann Island and Pitcher Lake.