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2016 Map of Walkerton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Walkerton serves as the primary hub of activity in this 2016 survey, where the borders of St. Joseph, Marshall, and Starke counties meet. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of agricultural drainage systems, including the Angeline Lemert Ditch, Lawrence Pontius Ditch, and Jesse McKesson Ditch, which channel water through the flat terrain toward larger bodies like Koontz Lake. This highly managed water system underscores the region's reliance on productive farmland and careful hydrology.

Outside of the main settlements like Tyner and Teegarden, the map reveals a history of transit and community. The Plymouth Laporte Trl and Walkerton Trl trace paths through the countryside, passing the quiet Barber Cem. From the small landing at May's Strip to the northern waters of Hardys Lake, the map provides a clear picture of how rural Indiana life is organized around these named family landmarks and essential waterways.