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1984 Map of Knox

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Knox
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Kankakee River and Yellow River snake through this Northern Indiana landscape, defining a region where water management has long dictated settlement patterns. Large-scale conservation tracts like the Jasper-Pulaski State Game Preserve and Winamac State Fish and Game Area protect significant wetlands and marshes, contrasting with the geometric grid of the surrounding agricultural lands. The map highlights the importance of the region's glacial lakes, including Lake Maxinkuckee near Culver and Lake Manitou by Rochester.

A robust transit network connects regional hubs such as Plymouth, Knox, and North Judson. The industrial character of the late 20th century is visible through the extensive rail infrastructure, with lines from the Conrail, Norfolk and Western Ry, and Chesapeake and Ohio RR intersecting the terrain. From the high ground of Sand Ridge to the low-lying Menominee State Wetlands, the survey captures a balance between managed farmland and protected natural habitats.