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2019 Map of Leesburg

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Leesburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Warsaw and the surrounding lake country of northern Indiana are defined by a complex network of glacial waterways and drainage ditches. The upper reach of the Tippecanoe River winds through the landscape, connecting major water bodies like Tippecanoe Lake and Little Chapman Lake. Smaller settlements such as Leesburg, Oswego, and Monoquet are linked by a grid of county roads, while several lakeside landings including DeFries Landing and Stoneburner Landing indicate the area's long-standing orientation toward water-based recreation and access.

The topography is relatively level, broken by features like McElroy Hill and an extensive system of agricultural and environmental drainage, including Hickman Ditch, Lones Ditch, and Heeter Ditch. The presence of the Warsaw Municipal Airport and numerous lakeside parks, such as Musquabuck Park and Wa-Will-Away Park, highlights the modern character of this region, where historic rural identity and seasonal lakefront living coexist. For genealogists, the rural Groves Cem south of the city provides a specific point of family history in this glacial landscape.