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2010 Map of Wheatfield

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Wheatfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The town of Wheatfield serves as the central hub of this northern Indiana landscape, where a rigorous network of drainage infrastructure has transformed the naturally wet terrain into productive land. The northern boundary is defined by the Kankakee River, which is supported by an extensive system of artificial waterways including Marble Ditch, Lateral Ditch, and Davis Ditch. These engineering works, along with others like Hodge Ditch and Heilsher Ditch, illustrate the region's long-standing commitment to water management and agricultural development.

Smaller settlements and rural landmarks provide valuable points of reference for local historians. The village of Kniman is situated in the southwestern portion of the map, adjacent to Kniman Cemetery, while Stoutsburg is positioned to the west. A series of numbered county roads, such as Co Rd 1400 and Co Rd 900, create a precise grid across the county, connecting the various farmsteads and waterways that characterize this part of Jasper County.