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2016 Map of McCoysburg

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of McCoysburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

McCoysburg and Pleasant Ridge anchor this Jasper County landscape, defined by an intricate network of drainage systems designed for agricultural productivity. The terrain is crisscrossed by numerous waterways, including the Iroquois River, Slough Creek, and several artificial channels such as Moore Ditch and Ryan Ditch. This reliance on water management is a hallmark of Northwest Indiana's development, where complex ditching converted wetlands into reliable farmland.

Local history and genealogy researchers will find significant value in the distribution of family-named burial grounds across the township lines. The map identifies several small cemeteries, including Crockett Cem, Lefler Cem, and Parkison Cem, which often represent the earliest pioneer settlements of the region. Transportation is represented by a rigid grid of county roads and the presence of the Gilmore Airport in the southwest, while the northern sections are marked by W Moody Rd and E Moody Rd.