2016 Map of Milford

About this map

Milford and the surrounding farmland of northern Indiana are defined by a complex network of drainage infrastructure and small lakeside communities. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the terrain transitions into the kettle lake region, featuring Waubee Lake and the northern edge of Dewart Lake. The settlement of Shady Banks and several historic burial grounds, including Lakeside Cem and Tamarack Cem, provide points of interest for genealogists tracing local families in this corner of Kosciusko County. A dense system of agricultural waterways, such as Hoopingarner Ditch, Kieffer Ditch, and Whetten Ditch, crisscross the landscape to manage the high water table characteristic of this glacial geography. Industrial and transport activity centers on Milford Junction, where rail lines intersect near the HR Weisser Airport, while the town of Syracuse anchors the eastern edge of the survey.