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2010 Map of Montpelier

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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The Salamonie River winds through this Blackford County landscape, anchoring the city of Montpelier and the nearby settlement of Matamoras. This 2010 survey illustrates a highly developed agricultural grid defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, including the Schwartzkopf Ditch, McGeath Ditch, and Rugh Ditch, which manage the low-lying terrain surrounding Prairie Creek.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from the Odd Fellows Cemetery and Woodlawn Cemetery near the city center to outlying burial grounds like Miller Cemetery and Twibell Cemetery. Small crossroads and rural hubs such as Five Points, Jeff, and Keystone appear alongside recreational features like Lake Blue-Water, reflecting the intersection of agrarian life, small-town industry, and the essential water management infrastructure of east-central Indiana.