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2013 Map of Brookston

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Wabash River and Tippecanoe River define the southeastern and northeastern corners of this landscape, where early 21st-century agricultural patterns meet significant historical landmarks. The town of Battle Ground serves as a focal point for local history, situated near Prophet Rock and the extensive Prophetstown State Park. This area preserves the geography of the 1811 conflict between United States forces and the Native American confederacy, offering a detailed view of the terrain surrounding these events.

Northward, the grid of Brookston and the smaller settlements of Ash Grove and Springboro are connected by a network of drainage ditches and creeks, including Chilton Ditch and Moots Cr. These features illustrate the transformation of the Indiana prairie into productive farmland. Along the riverbanks, recreational and residential footprints appear at Battle Ground Campground and the riverside community of Americus, highlighting the enduring importance of these waterways to the region.