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2013 Map of Bourbon

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Bourbon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Bourbon and Etna Green anchor this portion of Marshall County, showing a landscape defined by highly organized agriculture and a sophisticated drainage network. The southern edge of the map is dominated by the winding course of the Tippecanoe River, which stands in stark contrast to the straight, engineered lines of numerous waterways like Danner Ditch, Moore Ditch, and Robinson Ditch. These ditches reflect the historical transformation of northern Indiana’s wetlands into productive farmland.

Named homesteads such as Miller Farms, Lemlar Farms, and Knepp Farms dot the grid of rural roads, marking the enduring presence of multi-generational agricultural operations. Aviation history is also present through smaller facilities like Rust's Landing Airport and Arrowhead Farm Airport, illustrating the integration of private flight into the rural economy. In the east, Mud Lake remains a natural landmark amid the tributary system of the Martin Ditch.