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2016 Map of Poe

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Poe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Saint Marys River winds through this agricultural borderland south of Fort Wayne, marking a landscape defined by its intricate network of drainage ditches and rural crossroads. The small settlements of Poe, Hoagland, and Hessen Cassel serve as anchors for the surrounding farming community, connected by historic routes like Wayne Trce and Decatur Rd. The land is meticulously managed through water systems such as Snyder Ditch, Simmerman Ditch, and Gallmeyer Ditch, which channel water toward the primary river corridor.

Local landmarks and family heritage are preserved in sites like Bethel Cem, Antioch Cem, and El Honan Cem. These points, along with structural crossings like Muldoon Bridge and Scheiman Bridge, provide specific touchpoints for genealogical research and local history. The presence of aviation outposts like Blomenberg Airport and Holt Field highlights the transition from traditional river-and-road transport to modern regional connectivity in this tri-county intersection of Allen, Wells, and Adams counties.