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2016 Map of South Whitley West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

South Whitley and the surrounding agricultural landscape of Whitley and Kosciusko counties are defined by the winding path of the Eel River. This watercourse anchors the small communities of Collamer and Liberty Mills, where the grid of rural roads meets the river's natural bends. The 2016 survey illustrates a region where water management is critical to the land's utility, evidenced by a dense network of engineered drainage including Mishler Ditch, Cook Ditch, and Hurricane Cr.

Genealogists can find several established burial grounds across these townships, such as Circle Cem in the north and Union Cem near the southern boundary. The map also captures small, localized water bodies like Heckman Lake and the uniquely named T Lake, which sit among the family farms and timber lots that characterize this part of northern Indiana. The transition between Sidney and the outlying settlements like Kinsey shows the enduring rural layout of the Eel River valley.