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2019 Map of Bicknell

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Bicknell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Bicknell serves as the primary urban center in this portion of Knox County, where a grid of residential streets meets the bend of the White River. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of drainage infrastructure, such as Miller Ditch, Kuhn Ditch, and Purdy-Marsh Ditch, which manage the low-lying terrain of Mills Prairie. These engineered waterways reflect the region's transition from natural wetlands to productive agricultural land.

Further north, the settlement of Freelandville sits amidst a collection of family-named landmarks and historical sites. Researchers can find several burial grounds including Walker Cem, Chambers Cem, and the Odd Fellows Cem near Edwardsport. The varied topography is marked by elevations like Scudder Hill and the uniquely named Barefoot Nation Hills to the southwest, providing a detailed view of the county's rural character and its established small-town centers.