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2019 Map of Wanatah

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Wanatah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The town of Wanatah and the eastern edge of Valparaiso anchor this landscape along the Porter and LaPorte County line. The map highlights a heavily managed agricultural water system, defined by an intricate network of drainage channels such as Cain Ditch, Koselke Ditch, and Slocum Ditch that feed into Crooked Creek. This infrastructure reflects a long history of reclaiming marshland for cultivation in the northern Indiana plains.

Transportation corridors dominate the area, from the aviation facilities at Porter County Regional Airport and Wyckoff Airstrip to the local recreation paths like the Wanatah Park Trail. Small community landmarks provide essential points for genealogical research, including Luther Cemetery and Sacred Heart Cemetery. The map also captures the distinct layout of South Wanatah, illustrating the area's continued role as a crossroads for rail and road transit near the turn of the 21st century.