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2022 Map of Mays

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Mays
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Agricultural patterns and water management define the landscape of northern Rush County, where the upper reaches of the Flatrock River and Little Blue River carve through the glacial till. Small crossroad settlements like Mays, Sexton, and Occident anchor the rural township grid, while the northern outskirts of Rushville appear at the southern margin. This area is characterized by an intricate network of drainage systems, including Henderson Ditch and Newhouse Ditch, which were essential for converting the local wetlands into productive farmland.

Local history and genealogy are preserved at sites like Center Church Cem and Concord Cem, which provide focal points for researchers tracing early pioneer families in the region. The map also captures several smaller waterways such as Shankatank Creek, Turkey Cr, and Ben Davis Cr, illustrating the dense hydrologic network that feeds into the larger Indiana river systems. The rectilinear road grid, dominated by routes like N Rushville Rd and W 900 N, reflects the enduring Public Land Survey System structure of the Midwest.