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2013 Map of Kouts

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Kouts
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 winds along the southern edge of this landscape, defining a region where natural drainage has been heavily modified by an extensive network of man-made channels. The town of Kouts serves as the primary hub, situated at a significant crossroads where several local thoroughfares converge. Further west, the settlement of Aylesworth sits near the crossing of a major east-west line, while Five Points Corner marks a distinct junction to the north.

Evidence of the area's agricultural engineering is visible in the numerous named waterways such as Sandy Hook Ditch, Cobb Ditch, and Ludington Ditch, which dominate the low-lying terrain. This complex system, including Phillips Ditch and Jones Ditch, illustrates the historical effort to manage the marshy plains surrounding the river. Small residential pockets and rural road grids connect these drainage districts, reflecting the steady development of this Porter County corridor during the early 21st century.