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2013 Map of Lewis Creek

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Lewis Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Big Blue River and the Flatrock River define the northern and southern reaches of this Shelby County landscape. Between these watercourses, a systematic grid of section-line roads and numerous agricultural drainage ditches, such as Howell Ditch and Amos Ditch, organize the fertile Indiana farmland. Small rural junctions and settlements including Lewis Creek, Smithland, and Fenns anchor the community, while the presence of Pherigo Airport and Siefert Airport indicates the role of local aviation in the modern era.

Elevations rise at McCrea Hill and Money Hill, providing subtle relief to the otherwise level topography. The drainage pattern is complex, with Lewis Cr and its various forks, including S Fork Lewis Cr, winding through the central portion of the quadrangle. Researchers will find a detailed network of named thoroughfares like W Old State Road 44 and S Cemetery Rd that connect these historic crossroads.