2010 Map of Foraker

About this map

Foraker and Midway anchor this agricultural landscape in northern Indiana, where the terrain is defined by an intricate network of drainage ditches that have historically supported the region's farming economy. The map reveals a dense concentration of local heritage sites, particularly numerous family and community burial grounds such as Burkett Cemetery, Stutsman Cemetery, and Bull Cemetery. These sites, along with the settlement of Southwest, suggest a deeply rooted rural community structure. The Elkhart River clips the northeast corner of the quadrangle near Midway, while Yellow Creek and its many tributaries, including Little Yellow Creek and Owl Creek, meander across the center. The presence of named water features like Fetters Martin Ditch and Davidhizer Ditch highlights the local effort to manage the water table for cultivation throughout the late twentieth century.