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2023 Map of Nottawa

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Nottawa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Saint Joseph River and its various tributaries, including the Prairie River and Spring Creek, carve through this section of St. Joseph County, defining a landscape marked by scattered settlements and significant water bodies. The village of Nottawa sits at a crossroads near Sand Lake, while the smaller community of Wasepi is situated further north along the Wasepi Rd corridor. This area is notably rich in cultural history, evidenced by the presence of numerous small burying grounds such as the Locust Grove Mennonite Cem and the Old Order Amish Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted religious heritage of the local population.

Water management and drainage are central to the terrain, with features like the Nottawa Ditch and Colon Ditch modifying the natural flow between glacial lakes. In the southwest, the expansive Lake Templene and nearby Glen Oaks Community College indicate more modern development and educational infrastructure. Researchers can also trace the historical boundaries of townships through labels such as t6s r10w, which helped organize this agricultural and rural residential region.