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2016 Map of Decker

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Decker
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The White River and the Wabash River define the intricate drainage and fertile bottomlands of this southwestern Indiana landscape, where the state line with Illinois follows the river's winding course. This region is characterized by an extensive network of man-made and natural waterways, including the Swan Pond Ditch, Plass Ditch, and the Eke Drainage System Ditch, which manage the low-lying terrain of the Vincennes Prairie. The topographic detail highlights prominent elevations such as the Chimney Pier Hills and the Dicksburg Hills that rise above the floodplain, providing a clear view of how early settlement patterns were shaped by the water's edge and the high ground.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by numerous family-named landmarks and cemeteries scattered across the countryside. Small settlements like Decker, Purcell, and Vollmer serve as points of interest for researchers tracing the development of Knox County. Significant rural sites, including Chimney Pier Hills Cem, Beedell Cem, and Warth Cem, offer specific locations for family history study, while features like Cane Ridge and Bandmill point to the area's agricultural and industrial heritage.