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2016 Map of La Crosse

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The town of La Crosse sits as a central hub in this LaPorte County landscape, where the rectilinear grid of modern agriculture meets an intricate system of hydraulic engineering. The terrain is defined by an extensive network of drainage channels such as Greiger Ditch, Hannon Ditch, and Koselke Ditch, which converted the historic marshlands into productive farmland. Small settlements like Clanricarde, Wilders, and Riverside trace the paths of former rail corridors, while the Kankakee River forms the southern boundary near the LaPorte Co Starke Co line.

Local landmarks such as Oak Grove Cemetery and the Lou Abbett Farms Airport offer glimpses into the community's domestic and agricultural life. The map's detail provides researchers with the precise locations of rural streets like E State Rd 8 and E 1000 S, which link these disparate crossroads together. This 2016 survey documents a landscape where the control of water through features like Reeves Ditch and Lee Ditch remains the primary architect of the region's geography.