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2016 Map of Lewis

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Blackhawk and the surrounding borderlands of Vigo and Sullivan Counties are defined by a complex network of small waterways and family-named cemeteries. The legendary Wabash and Erie Canal cuts across the northeastern corner, a silent marker of 19th-century infrastructure that once transformed the region's economy. The landscape is dotted with localized settlements like Keller and Lewis, as well as distinctive geographic markers such as Trimmer Hill and Yaw Hill.

Genealogists and local historians can find significant value in the distribution of family burial grounds, including Smith Cem, Miner Cem, and Armstrong Cem. The presence of Aero Plaines Airport and recreational sites like Fowler Park Lake and Wonder Lake illustrate the mid-20th-century evolution of land use. From the waters of Splunge Cr to the southern reaches of Farmersburg, this map documents the persistent rural character of these Indiana townships.