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2019 Map of Manilla

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Manilla
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Manilla and the surrounding agricultural townships of Rush County are defined by a complex network of named drainage ditches and creeks that support this fertile corner of Indiana. The landscape is punctuated by several small communities, including Homer and Gowdy, which serve as anchors for the local rural economy. The mapping of the Flatrock River and Little Blue River in the western and southern reaches illustrates the natural watercourses that first drew settlers to the area.

Genealogical interest is particularly high here due to the density of family-named burial grounds like the Radar - Bowman - Worland Cem, Sells Cem, and McCarty Cem. These sites, along with the Webster Airport, suggest a stable, multi-generational land-use pattern where private property and small-scale infrastructure remain central to the community's identity. The survey captures a modern look at this traditional landscape, showing how 19th-century settlement patterns persist into the 21st century.