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2013 Map of South Whitley West

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of South Whitley West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Eel River winds through this Whitley County landscape, providing a geographic anchor for the rural communities of South Whitley and Collamer. The area's agricultural character is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, including Mishler Ditch, Cook Ditch, and Clear Cr, which manage the water table for the surrounding farmsteads. Settlement patterns follow the river and the grid of rural roads, with small hubs like Sidney and Kinsey established along the northwestern reaches.

Local landmarks such as Heckman Lake and T Lake stand out amidst the creek-fed lowlands, while Liberty Mills marks a historical crossing in the southwestern corner. The map captures the subtle terrain of the region, where numerous named waterways like Hurricane Cr and Sycamore Cr converge toward the larger river basin, reflecting a landscape long shaped by water management and midwestern township development.