2022 Map of Stroh

About this map

Stroh serves as the central hub of this northern Indiana landscape, where the borders of Steuben, LaGrange, Noble, and DeKalb counties converge. The geography is defined by a dense concentration of glacial lakes and wetlands, including Big Turkey Lake, Big Long Lake, and Lake of the Woods. These water bodies have shaped the local development pattern, with small lakeside communities like Gravel Beach, Lakeview, and Woodland Park clustering along the shorelines. Beyond the recreational waters, the map reveals a rural history preserved through numerous small burial grounds such as Bethel Cem, Reed Cem, and Block Cem. This 2022 survey captures the transition from historic crossroads like Salem Center and Elmira to modern drainage systems managed through the Maumee Ditch, Hutchins Ditch, and Uhl Ditch networks.