The Thompson River winds through the heart of southern Decatur County, defining the drainage patterns for this largely agricultural landscape. At the intersection of major local arteries, Davis City and Decatur City serve as the primary hubs, with the latter housing the Decatur Post Office. This survey provides a clear view of the rural township structure, marked by numerous family and community burial grounds including the Miller Cemetery, Waller Cemetery, and Manchester Cemetery. The land is dissected by several significant waterways such as Britton Branch and McGruder Creek, which influence the placement of rural roads like Terre Haute Rd. In the northeast corner, the county seat of Leon appears with its associated Leon Cemetery, while smaller named locales like Terre Haute and Blockly indicate the historical footprint of smaller settlements and rail-side stops.
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1945 · Lamoni
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Lamoni
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Centerville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Centerville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Centerville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Pleasanton
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Leon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Garden Grove SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1981 · Van Wert
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1981 · Lamoni South
USGS Topo · 1:24,000