2016 Map of Peoria

About this map

Mississinewa Lake dominates the central landscape of this Miami County region, its fingers reaching into the surrounding rural townships. The settlement of Peoria sits just north of the Mississinewa Dam Rd, while further south, the adjacent communities of Santa Fe and New Santa Fe represent the enduring agricultural character of the area. A striking natural landmark, the Cliffs of the Seven Double Pillars, overlooks the Mississinewa River in the northwest, offering a unique geological contrast to the flat farmlands. This 2016 record shows a landscape shaped by both water management and generations of settlement, documented through numerous family-named burial grounds like Ramer Cem and Fegley Cem. The proximity of Lake Niconzah and various camp grounds near the larger reservoir highlights the area's role as a regional destination for recreation and conservation.