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2013 Map of Wabash Island

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Wabash Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Wabash River meanders sharply through this corner of Posey County, forming a complex network of waterways including Mill Slough, Running Slough, and Cypress Slough. This landscape is defined by its riparian geometry, where Mackeys Island and Wabash Island sit at the confluence of the Wabash and the Ohio River. The settlement of Oak Grove and the site of Bone Bank occupy the high ground on the Indiana side, overlooking the river's deep loops.

Local history is etched into the road names and family-associated landmarks, such as Rowe Cem and Maier Rd. Interior water bodies like Hulda Lake, Fehrer Lake, and Goose Pond illustrate the poorly drained bottomlands characteristic of this flood-prone delta. The intricate drainage is further managed by Bicketts Ditch, highlighting the ongoing human effort to navigate and utilize this aquatic terrain.