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2019 Map of Onward

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Onward
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Grissom AFB and its adjacent Grissom Air Reserve Base dominate the southern landscape of this 2019 survey, illustrating the significant military footprint in this portion of Indiana. The terrain is defined by a dense network of agricultural drainage and natural waterways, including Pipe Creek and the Wabash River, which forms the northern boundary. Small settlements like Onward, Walton, and Lewisburg are situated among the grid-patterned rural roads, serving as local centers for the surrounding farming community.

Genealogists can identify several historic burial grounds such as Bowyer Cem, Little Deer Creek Cem, and Metzger Cem, providing valuable location data for family research. The map also captures the transition from military grounds to private land, highlighted by features like Caldwell Field and the complex infrastructure of the air base. This detailed record of the Cass and Miami county line area showcases the persistence of small-town centers alongside major federal installations.