2013 Map of Kempton

About this map

Kempton and Goldsmith anchor this agricultural landscape in Tipton County, where the geometric grid of county roads defines the rural economy of the early 21st century. The map illustrates a meticulously managed watershed, where natural watercourses like Shanty Cr and Broad Cr are augmented by an extensive network of drainage features such as Lydy-Fillenworth Ditch and Kemp Ditch. This reliance on channelized drainage reveals the historical necessity of reclaiming the fertile midwestern soil for high-yield farming. Smaller settlements like Tetersburg, Normanda, and Groomsville are scattered throughout the quadrangle, connected by a network of thoroughfares including W Railroad St and W Division Rd. The presence of Fernung Farms further emphasizes the continued importance of organized agriculture in this part of Indiana, while the headwaters of Sugar Cr and Cicero Cr mark the subtle topographic divides across the plains.