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2013 Map of Hamlet

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Hamlet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Kankakee River defines the northern reaches of this territory, where an intricate network of drainage systems reflects the region's managed hydrology. Numerous named channels, including Breckenridge Ditch, Johannl Ditch, and Robbins Ditch, crisscross the landscape in a rigid grid pattern, indicating the conversion of former marshlands into productive agricultural terrain. This complex water management system, featuring branches such as Chapman Arm and Fell Arm, is the primary defining characteristic of the local geography.

Industrial and transportation corridors are anchored by Old US Hwy 30, which skirts the southern portion of the area. Aviation interest is centered at Dreessen Field Airport in the northeast, while the intersection of rural routes like Tyler Rd and Towle Rd highlights the persistent township grid. The presence of smaller features like Benninghoff Ditch and Rice Ditch further emphasizes the detailed level of hydrological mapping in this part of Starke County.