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2010 Map of La Fontaine

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of La Fontaine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

La Fontaine serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape, where the intersection of S Old State Rd 15 and local routes defines the township's layout. The map reveals a dense network of family and community history through its numerous burial grounds, including the Meshingomesia Cemetery near the southern border and the Hale Cemetery further north. Small settlements like America and Fox appear as quiet clusters along the grid of country roads, such as Treaty Pike and James Rd.

The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Metocinah Creek and Grant Creek, which cut across the predominantly rectangular parceling of the land. These waterways, along with Jocinah Creek and Badger Creek, illustrate the natural drainage patterns of Wabash County. The distribution of sites like the Hummel-Lobdell Cemetery and Stone Cemetery suggests a long-settled rural community with deep genealogical roots tied to the local landscape.