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2022 Map of Westpoint

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Westpoint sits as the primary hub in this rural landscape at the intersection of local history and modern transport. The area is defined by the sweeping curve of the Wabash River in the northwest, where the Fulton Islands and the landmark Black Rock overlook the water. Historically significant traces of early Indiana infrastructure are visible in the remnants of the Wabash and Erie Canal, which parallels the river.

Southward, the land transitions into a systematic grid of agricultural roads connecting smaller settlements like Odell and Roberts. Local family history is preserved at sites such as Sherry Cem and Marks Cem, while the Norfolk Southern railroad line provides a continuous industrial link through Glenhall and toward the eastern edge of the quadrangle. The drainage network, including Flint Creek and Wallace Ditch, illustrates the extensive water management required for this fertile corner of Tippecanoe County.