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2018 Map of Varna

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Varna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Varna stands at the center of this rural landscape, where the convergence of several township lines and regional roads marks a long-standing agricultural hub. The map detail highlights the village's street grid, including North St and Adams St, while also identifying several smaller outlying settlements like Magnolia, Porterfield, and Custer. This area is particularly significant for its concentration of historic burial grounds, preserving the local genealogy through sites such as Magnolia Cems, Roberts Cem, and Statler Cem.

The terrain is defined by the drainage of Sandy Creek and its many tributaries, including Roberts Br and Judd Creek, which have carved subtle valleys into the prairie. Transportation history is etched into the map with routes like Old Stage Coach Rd, reflecting the early paths through Marshall and Putnam counties. To the southeast, the grid of Toluca begins to appear, showing the transition toward larger rail-oriented towns.