2013 Map of La Crosse

About this map

La Crosse serves as the primary hub of this northern Indiana landscape, where a grid of rural roads and an extensive network of drainage canals reveal the transformation of the Kankakee marshlands into productive agricultural soil. The Kankakee River defines the southern boundary of the quadrangle, flanked by the small settlements of Wilders and Riverside. This area reflects a long history of water management, evidenced by named waterways such as Greiger Ditch, Hannon Ditch, and Reeves Ditch that crisscross the flat terrain to support the region's farms. Scattered across this agricultural expanse are specialized landmarks like the Lou Abbett Farms Airport and the settlement of Clanricarde, illustrating the sparse but organized nature of the rural community. The landscape is a study in early 21st-century land use, where the interplay of modern aviation and traditional river-bottom farming creates a distinct Midwestern character.