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2019 Map of Fort Loramie

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Fort Loramie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Lake Loramie anchors the northern reaches of this landscape, its waters broken by Earls Island, Blackberry Island, and Filburns Island. The surrounding territory is a well-established agricultural grid, where small settlements like Fort Loramie and Houston serve as focal points for a deeply rooted local community. The prevalence of religious sites and burial grounds, including the Old Saint Michaels Cem and the Saint Peter and Saint Paul Cem, highlights the enduring legacy of the early families who shaped this part of Shelby County.

Water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by a network of drainage systems such as the Eilerman Ditch and Gaier Ditch. To the south, Loramie Creek meanders toward Dawson, passing through a mosaic of farmsteads and rural crossroads like Oran and Newport. The N Country National Scenic Trail traces a path through these fields and along the creek, connecting the natural features with the settled heritage of the region.