2022 Map of Ormas

About this map

The Tippecanoe River meanders through a landscape defined by glacial lakes and small rural settlements at the border of Noble and Whitley counties. The small communities of Ormas and Etna serve as central points in a region characterized by numerous water bodies, including Bear Lake, High Lake, and the connected waters of Knapp Lake and Little Knapp Lake. For those tracing local family history, several burial grounds are scattered across the townships, such as Broadway Cem, Wolflake Cem, and Thorn Cem. The presence of the Merry Lea Preserve Trl near the Noble-Whitley line highlights the preserved natural spaces surrounding High Lake. A dense network of local roads, such as Lincolnway S and W Baseline Rd, connects these scattered homesteads and lakeside properties, reflecting the area's development as a rural residential and recreational hub.