1960 Map of Foraker

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The Elkhart River flows through the northeastern corner of this Indiana landscape, where the agrarian character of Jefferson and Harrison townships is defined by an extensive network of drainage projects. Features like Fulmer Ditch, Hoke Ditch, and Fetters Ditch crisscross the terrain, supporting the farms surrounding Foraker and Wakarusa. This 1960s-era topography, with revisions noted through the early 1990s, captures a dense concentration of local heritage sites, including the Bashor Childrens Home and numerous country houses of worship such as Bethel Ch and Wisler Ch. The presence of several family-named burial grounds like Wenger Cem and Hoke Cem provides a clear view of the area's genealogical roots. Near the settlement of Midway, the Midway Airport and proximity to Goshen show the gradual reach of infrastructure into the traditional rural countryside.