
Taylor University stands as a central landmark in this portion of Blackford and Grant counties, anchoring the town of Upland. The landscape is a complex network of agricultural drainage systems, evidenced by numerous named waterways like Hollis Ditch, Jefferson Ditch, and Casterline Forkner Ditch. These man-made and modified channels illustrate the long-term engineering required to manage the wetlands of East Central Indiana for farming. To the south, the Mississinewa River cuts through the corner near Matthews, providing a natural contrast to the grid-heavy township lines. The cluster of residential development at Shamrock Lakes and the rural community of Renner further define the regional settlement patterns. Genealogists will find a significant number of family and community burial grounds, including Mills Cem, Shields Cem, and the Olive Branch Cem near the southern boundary.
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