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2016 Map of Lake Wawasee

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Lake Wawasee dominates this landscape, its complex shoreline defined by points and bays like Cedar Point, Black Point, and Conklin Bay. Along the water's edge, a dense network of lakeside communities and resorts such as Enchanted Hills, Vawter Park, and Oakwood Park illustrates the area's development as a premier Midwestern destination. To the south, Papakeechie Lake sits separated from the larger water body by a narrow strip of land near Buttermilk Point.

North of the lakes, the terrain transitions into a more agricultural and industrial character, marked by drainage systems like Blue Ditch and Meyer Ditch. Genealogists will find several small burial grounds scattered throughout the rural sections, including Union Cem, Hire Cem, and Weybright Cem. The intersection of regional industry and transport is visible at the Zollinger Strip and the Wawasee Airport north of Syracuse, while the town itself serves as the primary hub for the region's interconnected waterways.