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2010 Map of Portland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Portland serves as the central hub of this Jay County landscape, where the Salamonie River winds through the heart of the city. The settlement pattern reflects a mix of small crossroads and rural centers, including Liber, College Corner, and the outlying hamlet of Brice. Local history is anchored by several burial grounds such as Green Park Cemetery, Jaque Cemetery, and Liber Cemetery, which offer valuable points of reference for genealogical research.

The hydrology of the area is defined by an extensive network of drainage systems and natural waterways, from the Little Salamonie River and Buckeye Creek in the south to the Antiville Ditch near Antiville in the north. The grid-like road system, featuring routes like S Boundary Pike and Industrial Dr, underscores the transition from the concentrated urban layout of the city center to the surrounding agricultural fields and scattered residential developments like Pleasant Ridge.