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2010 Map of Millhousen

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Millhousen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Millhousen stands as a central settlement in this portion of Decatur County, where a dense network of county roads intersects to serve the surrounding agricultural landscape. The area is defined by a complex drainage system, most notably the Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River, which winds southwesterly across the quadrangle. This waterway is joined by numerous tributaries including Flatrock Creek, Sugar Creek, and Leatherwood Creek, illustrating the natural watershed that influenced early land use and property boundaries in this region.

Local history and genealogy interests are anchored by features such as Lock Spring and the Cornell Cemetery, the latter situated near the banks of Wolf Creek. The road grid, including routes like Millhousen Rd and County Line Rd, reveals the enduring structural organization of these rural Indiana townships. Smaller waterways like Panther Creek and Jordan Creek further segment the terrain, creating the distinct topographical pockets that characterize this midwestern river valley environment.