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2013 Map of Hartford City West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Taylor University serves as a major landmark on the western edge of this Blackford County landscape, anchored by the nearby town of Upland. The map details a transition from the structured street grids of Hartford City to a rural expanse defined by complex water management systems, including the Townsand Lucas Ditch and Casterline Forkner Ditch. Small residential clusters and agricultural research sites like the Purdue University Memorial Farm are scattered throughout the region.

Water is a defining characteristic of the terrain, from the Mississinewa River in the southwest corner to the recreational and residential areas surrounding Shamrock Lakes. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land proximity to various named water bodies such as Cains Lake, Lake Mohee, and Dollar Lake. The infrastructure of the early 21st century is further represented by Hickory Hills Airport and the small settlements of Matthews and Renner.