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2013 Map of Knox West

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Knox West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Kankakee River and Yellow River define the hydrography of this Starke County landscape, where an extensive network of drainage canals like Robbins Ditch and Laramore Ditch reveals a long history of land reclamation for agriculture. Small rural clusters and agricultural holdings are scattered throughout, including the named Newcomer Farm and the settlement of Toto in the south. The western edge of Knox appears on the eastern margin, providing a connection to the county seat's grid.

Transportation and aviation are central to this area, evidenced by the presence of three distinct landing facilities: Starke County Airport, Wilson Airport, and the Singleton's Landing Strip Airport. Historical elevation is noted at Indian Hill, a rare rise in the otherwise level terrain shaped by the river basins. Further north, the small community of Brems sits at a junction of local roads and water courses, illustrating the region's mid-century rural character.