2022 Map of Gaston

About this map

Gaston and the surrounding farmland of Delaware and Madison counties are defined by a complex network of drainage ditches and creeks, essential for managing the low-lying terrain of East Central Indiana. This landscape is marked by historical points of interest such as Zion Church and its associated Zion Church Cem, alongside the Walker Cem and Thompson Cem. The drainage patterns are meticulously documented through features like the Yeager Finley Manard Ditch, Collins Ditch, and Thurston Ditch, which channel water toward larger bodies such as Pipe Cr and Killbuck Creek. Small pockets of wetland remain, including the Old Prairie Swamp, contrasting with the engineered agricultural fields. Small settlements like Bethel and Janney are interconnected by a grid of county roads, reflecting the enduring rural character of the region into the twenty-first century.