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2019 Map of Decker

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Decker
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Wabash River and White River frame this landscape at the intersection of Indiana and Illinois, where the rural topography is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems. Settlements such as Decker, Purcell, and Vollmer are connected by a grid of county roads, reflecting the agricultural character of the Vincennes Prairie region. This map provides critical detail for genealogists, documenting family-associated landmarks like Bedell Cem, Dick Cem, and the Saint Peter Lutheran Cem.

Elevated terrain features like the Dicksburg Hills and Chimney Pier Hills rise above the alluvial plains, which are crisscrossed by the River Deshee, Plass Ditch, and Swan Pond Ditch. These waterways illustrate the historical effort to manage the wetlands for farming. Unique place names such as Cantaloupe and Bandmill highlight the localized identities formed near the river bends and agricultural fields, including Snider Field and Bandmill Field.