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2022 Map of North Manchester South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Eel River valley in Wabash County defines this landscape, flowing through the southern reaches of North Manchester. This agricultural corridor is marked by a dense network of drainage ditches, including Miller Ditch, Staver Ditch, and Oren Ditch, which support the surrounding farmland. The settlement of Laketon is situated between Mud Lake and Round Lake, serving as a focal point for local residency alongside the smaller hamlets of Ijamsville, Newton, and Urbana.

Genealogists and local historians will find several well-preserved burial grounds, such as Algers Cem, Laketon Cem, and Speicher Cem, which provide geographic anchors for family research. The map illustrates a strictly rectilinear road system typical of Indiana's till plains, with named routes like Pony Creek Rd and Reahard Rd connecting the scattered rural communities and farmsteads throughout the early 21st century.