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2019 Map of Ormas

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Glacial lakes and wetlands dominate this portion of the northern Indiana landscape along the Noble and Whitley County line. The small settlements of Ormas and Etna serve as local hubs in a region defined by its hydrography, where the Tippecanoe River winds through a dense network of water bodies including Loon Lake, Big Lake, and Knapp Lake. The map reveals a high concentration of small, family-named lakes such as Baugher Lake, Johnson Lake, and Smalley Lake, suggesting a post-glacial terrain of kettle lakes and marshes.

Local history is well-preserved through numerous small burial grounds, including Metz Cem, Thorn Cem, and Broadway Cem. The presence of Merry Lea Preserve Trails indicates a shift toward conservation and recreation in the modern era, while the traditional section-line road network, including Co Line RD and W Baseline RD, maintains the legacy of the original public land surveys. Drainage projects like Friskney Ditch and Winters Ditch show the ongoing management of this watery landscape for agricultural use.