2019 Map of Maywood

About this map

The White River and its intricate network of tributaries, including Lick Creek, Little Buck Creek, and Harmon Ditch, define the suburban and industrial character of southern Indianapolis. This 2019 survey documents a landscape of dense residential developments like Drexel Gardens and Sunshine Gardens alongside significant industrial and transportation corridors. The map records a concentration of large burial grounds, such as Calvary Cem, Concordia Cem, and Holy Cross and Saint Joseph Cem, which serve as anchor points for local history and genealogy. Southward, the terrain transitions at the Marion County and Johnson County line, where the suburban grid of Greenwood and Southport meets the more open spaces near Glenns Valley. Researchers can trace the sophisticated water management systems represented by the numerous named ditches and runs, such as Hauelsen Ditch and Thompson Run, that support this well-developed metropolitan area.