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2010 Map of Ormas

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Ormas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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Glacial lakes and small settlements define the rural landscape of Noble County in the early 21st century. The unincorporated community of Washington Center serves as a local hub near Hindman Lake and Little Knapp Lake, while Ormas sits further east along the banks of the Tippecanoe River. This area is characterized by an exceptionally high density of water bodies, including Bear Lake, High Lake, and the connected Big Lake and Loon Lake system to the south.

Genealogists can find several family and community burial grounds, such as Broadway Cemetery, Wolflake Cemetery, and Thorn Cemetery, which are scattered among the agricultural plots and marshes. The grid-like road network, featuring routes like Smalley Lake Rd and County Line Rd, connects these isolated pockets of water and small hamlets like Etna, reflecting the enduring rural character of this northern Indiana region.