2013 Map of Butler East

About this map

The town of Butler serves as the western anchor of this landscape, where the confluence of regional roads and railroads meets an intricate network of agricultural drainage. As of 2013, the surrounding terrain is defined by its water management, featuring a dense system of man-made waterways like Mary Metcalf Ditch, Ayford Ditch, and Peter Grube Ditch that feed into the larger Saint Joseph River and its tributaries. These ditches represent generations of land improvement necessary for the productivity of sites like Goebel Farms. Small historical hubs and rural junctions such as Artic and Stafford Center remain marked, alongside more modern landmarks like the Kline Field Airport. The map also captures the path of Big Run as it winds toward the Clarksville Bridge, illustrating the persistent relationship between the area's natural drainage and its infrastructure.