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2010 Map of Laud

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Laud
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Laud and its surrounding rural landscapes in Whitley County are defined by a grid of agricultural section roads and an intricate network of managed waterways. Small clusters of development at Peabody, Briggs, and Raber mark the historical path of the local rail corridor, serving as anchor points for this farming region. The terrain is characterized by numerous ditches, such as Gangwer Ditch and Kerch Ditch, which work in tandem with natural flows like the Eel River and Blue River to drain the fertile plains.

Local landmarks including Oak Grove Cemetery and two small airfields, Gordon Airport and Homestead Airport, provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians. The map clearly illustrates the transition of the landscape into a modern agricultural hub, where traditional waterways like Sugar Creek and Big Indian Creek have been integrated into a highly structured drainage system.