2016 Map of Erastus

About this map

Erastus and the surrounding farmland of Mercer County define this landscape, where a dense grid of rural roads like Saint Anthony Rd and Erastus Durbin Rd connects historic crossroad settlements. The area is marked by a deep genealogical record preserved in numerous small burial grounds, including the Landfair Cem and the distinctly named Swamp College Cem near Beaver Cr. The drainage patterns of the upper Wabash River watershed are evident through the meandering courses of Prairie Cr, Brush Run, and Little Beaver Cr, which cut through the agricultural sections. Smaller clusters at Durbin, Wabash, and Hinton show the persistence of localized community hubs centered around these historic road intersections and creek crossings.