2013 Map of Earl Park

About this map

Earl Park serves as a primary hub in this corner of Benton County, where the street grid is bisected by the diagonal path of the railway and modern highways. The surrounding landscape is defined by an extensive network of drainage infrastructure, reflecting a long history of water management to support agricultural productivity. Features such as Morrison Ditch Number Two, Kent Ditch, and Gretencord Ditch cut across the gridded section lines, funneling into natural waterways like Sugar Creek and Coon Creek. The map documents the small settlements of Raub and Sheff, alongside the distinct roadway bend at Yeagers Curve. This survey captures the region as the bypass and Old US Hwy 41 diverged, illustrating the evolution of transit through the Indiana prairie during the early 21st century.