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2022 Map of Monticello North

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Tippecanoe River corridor dominates this northern Indiana landscape, where the widening waters of Lake Shafer create a complex shoreline of inlets like Big Monon Bay and Hoagland Bay. This hydrological pattern, shaped by the river's course through White County, has fostered distinct residential developments such as the Isle of Homes and the recreational hub at Indiana Beach. The surrounding plains are heavily defined by an intricate network of agricultural drainage, including the Big Monon Ditch, Hoagland Ditch, and McKillip Ditch.

Transportation and small-town settlement patterns are anchored by the CSX Transportation line, which connects the communities of Monon, Reynolds, and Monticello. Local history is preserved in several rural burial grounds, including Wilson Cem, Bedford Cem, and Hughes Cem. These landmarks, alongside smaller settlements like Guernsey and Norway, reflect the region's transition from a rail-dependent agricultural economy to a landscape increasingly influenced by the river's recreational and residential appeal.