2016 Map of Lewis Creek

About this map

Shelbyville defines the northern edge of this landscape, where the town's residential outskirts transition into the agricultural heart of Shelby County. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, including Roberts Ditch, Howell Ditch, and Thompson Ditch, which channel water toward the south and west. Local family legacies are preserved through numerous small burying grounds scattered across the townships, such as Miller Cem, Tindall Cem, and Patterson Cem. These sites, alongside small settlements like Smithland and Fenns, reflect the persistent rural community structure south of the city.