2019 Map of Silver Lake

About this map

The town of Silver Lake sits at the intersection of a complex glacial landscape and organized drainage systems along the border of Kosciusko, Fulton, and Wabash Counties. This 2019 survey documents a region defined by its numerous named water bodies, including North Little Lake, South Little Lake, and Diamond Lake. The drainage network, featuring Merrit Ditch, Silveus Ditch, and Eaton Ditch, illustrates the agricultural transformation of the Indiana wetlands. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of several burial grounds such as Lakeview Cem, Franklin Cem, and Germantown Cem. The settlement pattern remains centered on the rail-aligned community of Claypool and the crossroads at Disko. Smaller landmarks like Beaver Dam Lake and Yellow Creek Lake are connected by a grid of county roads, reflecting the enduring rural character of this northern Indiana lake country.