2016 Map of Stillwell

About this map

Stillwell and the surrounding LaPorte County landscape are defined by a complex network of waterways and agricultural drainage. This 2016 survey illustrates how the Kankakee River and its smaller counterpart, the Little Kankakee River, shape the region. The settlement of Fish Lake is centered near the waters of Upper Fish Lake, where a grid of local roads like Lakeside Dr and Southtown Blvd serves the community. The map provides a look at the industrial and agricultural infrastructure of the era, visible in the extensive system of named channels including Breckenridge Ditch, Barringer Ditch, and Miller Ditch. These man-made features intersect with natural landmarks such as Ridge Run and Pine Creek, highlighting the long-standing efforts to manage the wetlands of the Kankakee basin. Smaller clusters at Hamlet and Salem Heights further demonstrate the residential patterns that have persisted alongside these vital water systems.