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2022 Map of Wabash Island

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Wabash Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The confluence of the Wabash River and the Ohio River creates a complex landscape of islands and backwaters where Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky meet. The shifting river channels have left behind a dense network of secondary waterways, including the Goose Pond Scatters, Berdick Slough, and Yellowbank Slough. This fluvial environment is dominated by landmasses like Wabash Island and the uniquely named Mackeys Illinois Island Indiana, reflecting the intricate interstate boundary lines that follow old river courses.

Evidence of local history and family settlement is found in features like Rowe Cem and several named roads that trace the higher ground of the Shawneetown Hills. Transportation through this low-lying flood plain relies on rural routes such as Bonebank Rd and Reburn Church Rd. The map provides a detailed look at the hydrology of the tri-state area, from Long Pond to the narrow cuts of Crackle Ditch.