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2017 Map of Niles West

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Niles West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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Saint Joseph River anchors this landscape, winding southward from Buchanan through the historic Portage Prairie toward the northern edge of South Bend. The river's path is marked by distinctive features such as Batchelors Island and Debs Island, while the surrounding terrain reflects a deeply rooted community layout. Numerous small burial grounds, including the Sherwood Cem and Portage Prairie Cem, are preserved across the quadrangle, illustrating the early settlement patterns of Berrien and St. Joseph counties.

A notable historical marker, the Father Allouez Grave Site, sits just south of Niles, indicating the area's long-standing cultural significance. The intersection of state and county boundaries is clearly defined, showing the transition from Michigan into Indiana near the community of Bertrand. Transport networks, ranging from the Niles Buchanan Rd to the established Railroad St, highlight the area's development as a connecting corridor between these regional hubs.