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2013 Map of Milford

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Milford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Milford and Syracuse anchor this detailed landscape in northern Indiana, where a complex network of drainage ditches and natural lakes defines the local geography. The area around Milford Junction reflects a transition from traditional agricultural lands, such as Matthews Farms and Snider Farms, to more modern transport hubs like the HR Weisser Airport. Water management is a central theme of this terrain, with engineered waterways like Hoopingarner Ditch, Preston Miles Ditch, and Whetten Ditch crisscrossing the fields to feed into the Elkhart River and Solomon Cr.

Lakefront developments and recreational spaces provide a clear contrast to the surrounding farm tracts. Settlements like Shady Banks on the shores of Waubee Lake and the vicinity of Dewart Lake near Redmon Park show the established residential and leisure patterns of Kosciusko County. From the elevated prominence of Buzzard Hill down to the low-lying Frog Pond, the map details a region where the natural wetlands and the requirements of modern farming exist in close proximity.