2019 Map of Amboy

About this map

Amboy and North Grove center a landscape defined by organized agricultural grid lines and an intricate network of drainage ditches and creeks. This rural corridor straddles the Miami Co Howard Co boundary, where local life is rooted in small settlements and a high density of small family or community burial grounds. Features such as Friends Cem, Herchberger Cem, and Shrock Cem are scattered across the townships, reflecting the deep genealogical history of the area. The terrain is relatively flat, drained by systems like Regan Ditch, Overman Ditch, and Matthew Howell Ditch, which feed into larger water bodies like Pipe Creek and Sugar Cr. This intricate water management system reveals the engineered nature of the modern Midwestern farm belt, while the presence of the Converse Airport and the town of Converse in the eastern section shows the transition from agrarian roots to modern infrastructure.