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2016 Map of Brazil West

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Brazil West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Otter Creek and its numerous tributaries, including Rio Grande Stream and Big Otter Cr, define the drainage and topography of this region where Vigo, Parke, and Clay counties meet. The landscape is dotted with small, often family-named burial grounds like Sullivan Cem, Harpold Cem, and Archer Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted settlement history of the area. The western outskirts of Brazil show a structured grid transitioning into rural crossroads and clusters such as Bee Ridge and Billtown.

Industrial and community nodes are visible at Coal Bluff and Fontanet, linked by a network of county roads. The presence of features like Twin Beach and Cloverland along the southern corridor suggests a mix of residential development and local recreation. From the specialized drainage of Cox Number One Ditch to the established grounds of Cottage Hill Cem, the map document reveals a mature landscape of small-town Indiana at the start of the 21st century.