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2016 Map of Wadena

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Wadena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Wadena and Lochiel anchor this agricultural landscape in northwestern Indiana, where the terrain is meticulously managed by a network of drainage systems. The map reveals the intersection of three counties—Benton, Newton, and Jasper—defined by a grid of rural roads and section lines. Notable water features such as Upper Sugar Cr, Carpenter Cr, and Pine Cr Ditch illustrate the region's reliance on managed waterways to support its expansive farmland.

Genealogists and local historians can locate Dehner Cem in the northwest corner, a quiet landmark amidst the fields. Smaller named locales like Gravel Hill and the northern edge of Fowler provide context for the early 21st-century settlement patterns. The map's detail shows how historical townships like T26N R8W and T27N R7W were organized around these vital drainage arteries, including O'Brien Ditch and Montgomery Ditch.