2013 Map of Decker

About this map

The White River winds through the southern portion of this landscape, anchoring a complex network of drainage features such as Swan Pond Ditch and Plass Ditch that define the agricultural character of Knox County. Small settlements and crossroads like Saint Thomas and Purcell are linked by a grid of rural roads, including several named for local families and landmarks such as S Ruppel Rd and S Yochum Rd. The topography is punctuated by distinct rises like the Dicksburg Hills and Chimney Pier Hills, which overlook the surrounding bottomlands and the meandering course of the River Deshee. Local aviation is represented by Bandmill Field Airport and Snider Field Airport, while the town of Decker serves as a primary hub near the river. This map captures the modern layout of these farming communities, where named locations like Cantaloupe and Vollmer persist alongside historic water bodies like Horseshoe Pond.