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2010 Map of South Whitley West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Eel River defines the drainage of this Indiana landscape, winding through a patchwork of agricultural plots and small riverside communities. South Whitley sits at the eastern edge of the survey, where the river meets a grid of local roads and rail lines, while the smaller settlement of Collamer occupies a bend further west. This 2010 depiction reflects the persistent rural character of Whitley and Kosciusko counties, where small unincorporated areas like Kinsey and Liberty Mills remain tied to the surrounding farmsteads.

Genealogists will find several local burial grounds recorded, including Circle Cemetery in the north and Union Cemetery near the south. The terrain is crisscrossed by an extensive network of creeks and man-made waterways like Cook Ditch, and Hurricane Creek, which drain into the river. Unique landmarks such as the Mishler Landing Strip and Heckman Lake break the regularity of the section lines, providing specific points of interest for local historians.