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2021 Map of Darrow

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Darrow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Darrow stands as the primary settlement in this agricultural landscape straddling the Illinois and Indiana border. The terrain is defined by an extensive network of drainage systems and natural waterways, reflecting the region's managed hydrology. Major channels like Possum Trot Ditch, Sheldon Ditch Number 1, and Bouton Ditch weave through the township sections, supporting the fertile farm plots of Iroquois County and Newton County. To the south, the meandering course of Sugar Creek and Mud Cr provide a contrast to the straight-line geometry of the man-made ditches and the rigid county road grid.

Local history is anchored by sites like Fleming Cem and Blue Ridge Cem, which serve as quiet markers of the area's rural communities. The map captures the transition between states, with Co RD 900 N and Co RD 3100 E forming critical local arteries for the movement of people and goods through these borderlands. The interplay of names like Coon Cr and Salmon Ditch highlights the historical reliance on both natural streams and artificial engineering to sustain the local economy.