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2016 Map of Mongo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Pigeon River meanders through this portion of LaGrange County, shaping a landscape defined by significant wetlands and millponds. The settlement of Mongo sits at the heart of this aquatic network, flanked by the Mongo Millpond and Nasby Millpond. These water bodies, along with Nasby Dam, reflect the area's historical reliance on water power and the management of local marshes like Massasauga Marsh and Pike Marsh. To the north, the small community of Brighton and the Eagle Cem mark the intersection of local routes, while Plato serves as a southern anchor for the township.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by several family and community landmarks, including Bontrager Cem and Rogers Cem. The terrain rises at The Knob, providing a rare point of elevation overlooking a series of glacial lakes such as Cedar Lake, Troxel Lake, and Cling Lake. The presence of Yoder Field and the distinct township boundaries of t38n r10e and t37n r11e provide a clear view of the structured land use and rural character of this Indiana region.