2013 Map of Auburn

About this map

The southern outskirts of Auburn and the surrounding DeKalb County landscape are defined by an intricate network of drainage systems and small rural settlements. This 2013 survey illustrates how water management has shaped the local geography, with numerous named channels like Schmadel Ditch, Dosch Ditch, and Peckhart Ditch crisscrossing the agricultural fields. The transportation hub at Auburn Junction sits north of several established communities including Saint Johns, New Era, and Hopewell. Aviation plays a central role in the area's modern identity, represented here by both the De Kalb County Airport and Mooney Field Airport. While much of the land remains committed to agriculture and residential expansion, small pockets of water like Saint Anthonys Center Lake and Dunton Lake provide localized natural landmarks within the gridded road system.