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2022 Map of Kokomo West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Kokomo serves as the focal point of this western Howard County landscape, where the urban grid of the city meets the agricultural and drainage patterns of the Indiana countryside. The map traces the confluence of Wildcat Creek, Kokomo Creek, and Kitty Run, illustrating how these waterways shaped the early development of the region. Significant institutional landmarks appear, including the Indiana University - Kokomo campus and the central Howard County Courthouse, highlighting the area's role as a regional administrative and educational hub.

Beyond the city limits, the rural character is defined by a network of drainage ditches such as William Vogus Ditch and Butler Ditch, which support the surrounding farmland. Small outlying communities like West Middleton, Alto, and Indian Heights provide localized points of interest for genealogists and local historians. Aviation history is also represented through the presence of Glendale Airport and the Indian Hills Flying Field, while the Twin Springs Cem and Sunset Memory Gardens offer essential reference points for researchers tracking family ties in the Tipton and Howard County borderlands.