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1985 Map of Logansport

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Logansport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Tippecanoe River meanders through the heart of north-central Indiana, defining the geography of Monticello and East Monticello. In the mid-1980s, this region was characterized by its dense network of drainage canals, including Pelsey Ditch and Big Monon Ditch, which supported the productive agricultural landscape surrounding towns like Francesville and Star City. The presence of Lake Shafer and recreation areas such as Lower Sunset Park and Roth Park highlights the importance of the river system for both utility and leisure.

Industrial and military activity is evident through the widespread rail infrastructure of the Conrail and Norfolk and Western lines. The strategic significance of the area is anchored by Grissom Air Force Base in the southeast, while the municipal airports at Logansport and Peru serve as regional hubs. Small settlements like Twelve Mile, Deedsville, and Royal Center are connected by a grid of rural roads, offering a clear view of the established township patterns of the era.