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2019 Map of Huntertown

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The settlement of Huntertown serves as the northern anchor for this study of northern Allen County, where the transition from rural agricultural land to the expanding outskirts of Fort Wayne is clearly visible. The landscape is defined by an intricate drainage network of man-made and natural waterways, including Hatch Ditch, Geller Ditch, and the winding Eel River. These systems supported the agricultural development of the region, which is dotted with several historic burial grounds such as Fairview Cem and Bethel Cem.

Smaller community centers like Royville and Wallen appear alongside contemporary suburban developments and recreational spaces like the Salomon Farm loop. For those tracing local history, the map preserves the location of Dunn Mill and long-standing landmarks such as the Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cem, illustrating the area's evolution from a region of mills and scattered farmsteads into a vital part of the metropolitan corridor.