Kewanna anchors the southern portion of this landscape, where the local street grid intersects near the headwaters of the Sneep Gillespie Ditch. This region is defined by an extensive and intricate network of engineered waterways, including the Troutman Hogan Ditch, Slick Ditch, and Reichard Ditch, which manage the drainage of this agricultural territory. To the north, Bruce Lake serves as a prominent focal point for the small lakeside communities of Lake Bruce and Guise Park. The map also captures the distinct layout of Bruce Lake Station and the northern settlement of Leiters Ford. The prevalence of family-named water features like the Stadden Ditch and Slonaker Ditch indicates the long-standing history of land management and drainage improvements essential to the development of these Fulton County townships.
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1953 · Chicago
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Danville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Danville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Danville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Chicago
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Fulton
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1960 · Grass Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1962 · Pershing
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1962 · Winamac
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1962 · Star City
USGS Topo · 1:24,000