Indiana geology and topography map; image from USGS: A Tapestry of Time and Terrain.
What does "Indiana" mean?
The name "Indiana" means "Land of the Indians" or "Land of Indians." All State Name Origins
Various Native American tribes are a significant part of Indiana history, including the Miamis, Chippewa, Delawares, Erie, Shawnee, Iroquois, Kickapoo, Potawatomies, Mahican, Nanticoke, Huron, and Mohegan.
