2019 Map of Berne

About this map

The settlement of Berne and its surrounding agricultural landscape in Adams County are defined by an intricate network of drainage ditches that transformed this portion of Indiana. Numerous family and local cemeteries are scattered throughout the rural sections, including Mazelin Cem, Graber Cem, and Ray Cem, providing essential markers for genealogists tracing local history. The town of Monroe and the smaller crossroads of Coppess Corner anchor the northern portion of the survey, while the southern boundary follows the path of the Wabash River. The landscape is a testament to the engineering required for modern farming, with named watercourses like Wittmer Number One Ditch and Habegger Ditch crisscrossing the township lines. This documentation of the area's hydrography and infrastructure highlights the transition from natural wetlands to a highly structured rural grid.