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1984 Map of Knox

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Knox
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Kankakee River and Yellow River define the drainage of this Northern Indiana landscape, where extensive wetlands and state-managed lands dominate the western half. Significant protected areas including the Kankakee State Game Preserve and Winamac State Fish and Game Area are visible, reflecting the region's commitment to conservation within its glacial plains. To the east, larger bodies of water like Lake Maxinkuckee and Lake Manitou serve as major focal points for local geography and recreation.

Transportation corridors are deeply etched into the region, featuring a dense network of railroads such as the Grand Trunk Western RR, Conrail, and the Baltimore & Ohio RR. These lines connect agricultural hubs like Plymouth, Nappanee, and Walkerton. Traces of earlier history are preserved in the Old Indian Treaty Boundary, which cuts diagonally across the southeastern portion of the map near Rochester, providing a cartographic record of historical land divisions.