2018 Map of Darrow

About this map

The borderlands between Iroquois County, Illinois, and the Indiana counties of Newton and Benton are defined by a complex network of agricultural drainage canals and natural waterways. This 2018 survey reveals the persistent rural character of the region, where the small settlements of Darrow and Cutmer anchor a landscape dominated by precise grid roads like N 2700 East Rd. The extensive irrigation and water management system is prominently displayed, featuring the Sheldon Ditch Number 1 and Possum Trot Ditch, which work alongside natural courses like Sugar Creek and Coon Cr. For genealogists and local historians, the map preserves the locations of local landmarks such as Fleming Cem and Blue Ridge Cem, offering a clear view of the territorial divisions and land use in this fertile prairie corner just before the close of the 2010s.