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2022 Map of Lowell

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Lowell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Lowell serves as the primary hub for this southern Lake County landscape, where the traditional grid of rural Indiana meets several distinct residential lake communities. The settlement of Cedar Lake dominates the northern portion of the quadrangle, while Lake Dalecarlia and the smaller Lake Bel-Aire provide evidence of more modern recreational development. Local history is deeply etched into the land through a series of significant burial grounds, including the German Methodist Episcopal Cem, Creston Cem, and Saint Edwards Cem in the heart of town.

Agricultural heritage remains visible through the network of drainage features like McConnel Ditch and Foss Ditch, which manage the water levels of this historically marshy region. Near the southern edge of the survey, the small community of Belshaw and the Wietbrock Airport suggest the area's continued role in regional transit and local commerce. Between the established towns, landmarks such as Sutton's Field and North Hayden provide specific points of reference for genealogists tracking family landholdings.