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2011 Map of Allens Creek

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Allens Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Monroe Lake dominates this central Indiana landscape, its sprawling waters filling the valleys between a complex system of ridges and hollows. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Knight Ridge, Rush Ridge, and Hardin Ridge, which separate deep drainages including Allens Creek and Moore Creek. The irregular shoreline created by these ridges provides a distinct geographical character, where land-based activities and water-focused recreation meet at sites like the Ransburg Boy Scout Reservation.

Cultural history is preserved in small clusters and landmarks across the highlands. Near the northern waters of the lake, the Friendship Cemetery sits by North Fork Salt Creek, while the Burgoon Church and Dutch Ridge Lookout Tower stand on higher ground further south. The settlement of Handy remains a point of interest on the western edge, connected by a network of rural roads such as Handy Ridge Rd and S Shield Ridge Rd that follow the natural contours of the land.