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2019 Map of Sweetser

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Sweetser
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Swayzee and Sweetser anchor this agricultural landscape in Grant County, reflecting a history tied to the interurban and rail corridors of north-central Indiana. The town of Converse sits at the western edge, while smaller nodes like Mier, Herbst, and Sims mark the intersections of rural life. A complex network of drainage infrastructure, including Potter Ditch and Sweetser Ditch, crisscrosses the township lines to manage the headwaters of Pipe Cr and Taylor Cr.

Genealogists will find several notable burial grounds preserved here, such as the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cem and Thrailkill Cem. The transformation of old transportation routes is evident in the presence of the Sweetser Switch Trail, indicating the repurposing of former railroad right-of-ways into modern recreational paths. The map also documents the convergence of Miami, Grant, and Howard counties, illustrating the jurisdictional boundaries that shaped early local administration and land division.