Goshen and the surrounding agricultural townships define this corner of Elkhart County, where a dense network of drainage ditches—including Fulmer Ditch, Hoke Ditch, and Shaffer Ditch—manages the low-lying terrain. The landscape is marked by several small rural hubs such as Foraker, Southwest, and Midway, along with the eastern edge of Wakarusa. This area is particularly significant for genealogical research due to the high density of family and community burial grounds. Unique distinctions are made between the Yellow Creek Brick Cem and the Yellow Creek Frame Cem, while other family-named sites like Wenger Cem, Stutsman Cem, and Bull Cem reflect the long-standing settlement patterns of the region. The Elkhart River clips the northeast corner, while the Mapleheart Trail provides a modern recreational link through this historic farming district.
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1951 · Milford
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Fort Wayne
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Chicago
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1956 · Fort Wayne
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Chicago
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Nappanee West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · Osceola
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · Nappanee East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1959 · Goshen
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1960 · Foraker
USGS Topo · 1:24,000