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2016 Map of Kouts

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Kouts
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Kouts serves as the primary hub of this landscape, situated at the junction of E State Rd 8 and several local routes. The surrounding terrain is defined by an extensive and complex drainage network, reflecting the historical reclamation of the Kankakee marshlands for agriculture. This engineered water system includes major channels like Sandy Hook Ditch, Cobb Ditch, and Ahlgrim Ditch, all moving water toward the Kankakee River which forms the border between Porter Co and Jasper Co.

Smaller crossroads and family-named landmarks offer specific points of interest for local researchers, such as the settlement at Aylesworth and the rural intersection of Five Points Corner. For genealogists, the map identifies several burial sites tucked into the farmland, including Hopewell Mennonite Cem, Graceland Cem, and Merriman Cem. The geometric precision of the township and range lines, such as t33n r6w, underscores the highly structured land division typical of northern Indiana.