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2019 Map of Brownstown

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The East Fork White River flows through the southern reaches of this Jackson County landscape, anchoring the regional topography near the settlements of Ewing and Brownstown. This 2019 survey documents a complex network of agricultural drainage, including the Beatty-Walker Ditch and Wayman Ditch, which supports the low-lying plains east of the Hoosier National Forest. The map captures a mix of small rural communities like Surprise and Acme, alongside more established residential grids.

Genealogists will find several burial sites recorded across the terrain, from Smallwood Cem in the southwest to Robinson Cem and Robertson Cem near the eastern boundary. The transition from the wooded hills of the national forest to the managed waterways of the river valley illustrates the area's dual character of protected timberland and productive farmland. Transportation and infrastructure are represented by Green Acres Airport and the rail-aligned streets of the county seat, providing a modern look at this historic Indiana crossroads.