2013 Map of Crothersville

About this map

Crothersville and Austin serve as the primary hubs in this southern Indiana landscape, where the flatlands are defined by an intricate network of drainage systems. The Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River and the main Muscatatuck River course through the area, joined by numerous named waterways such as Quick Cr, Cana Cr, and Grassy Creek. This modern survey illustrates how traditional agriculture persists alongside major transportation corridors, with Interstate 65 and US Route 31 bisecting the terrain north to south. Small communities like Uniontown, Retreat, and Lagoons mark the junctions of county roads. The mapping of features like the Hall Sherman Ditch and John McDonald Ditch reveals the extensive engineering required to manage the watershed for local farming and development.