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1978 Map of Emma

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Emma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Wabash River meanders define this borderland landscape between Illinois and Indiana, where the river's shifting path has created complex landforms like Herman Island and Greathouse Island. The small settlement of Emma serves as a local hub, anchored by the Emma Concord Ch and several family burial grounds, including Abshire Cem. Near the confluence with the Little Wabash River, the town of New Haven sits among a network of flood-plain features like Horseshoe Pond and Beaver Pond.

The industrial and recreational character of the river is evident at the Dogtown Ferry Public Fishing Site and the numerous Gravel Pits dotting the banks. High ground is found at the Dogtown Hills, providing a stark contrast to the low-lying sloughs and ditches such as Granny Tweedle Ditch. Transportation history is marked by the Marshall Ferry site and the Wabash River Memorial Bridge Toll Bridge, which connects the rural communities across the state line.