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2022 Map of Jordan East

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Jordan East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Jordan and the surrounding Scott County countryside are defined by a network of small lakes and agricultural settlements. The landscape transitions from the wetlands of Johnson Slough in the northwest to the varied glacial depressions that form Thole Lake, O'Dowd Lake, and the whimsically named Diddle De Woddle Lake. This area was historically shaped by the convergence of early transportation routes, including the Johnson Memorial Dr corridor, which connects several smaller hamlets.

Genealogical interest is centered on the established burial grounds of Saint Mary's Cem near Marystown and Calvary Cem on the outskirts of Jordan. Smaller named localities such as Merriam, Baden, and Lydia represent the persistent rural crossroads of the region. The map also captures modern infrastructure like the Sky Park Airport, providing a clear view of how these historic townships and small-scale water bodies like Picha Cr and Sand Creek coexist with contemporary development.