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2013 Map of New Point

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of New Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

New Point sits at the heart of this rural Indiana landscape, serving as a central node where local life follows the geometric precision of the township and range survey system. Small agricultural clusters like Saint Maurice, Enochsburg, and Rossburg are connected by a dense network of county roads, reflecting a resilient pattern of midwestern settlement. The terrain is subtly defined by the drainage basins of Salt Cr and Tub Cr, which meander between farmsteads like the Wenning Jersey Farm.

Modern infrastructure bisects this traditional layout, most notably the corridor of Interstate 74 and the Hillenbrand Industries Airport. This juxtaposition of 19th-century hamlets like Mechanicsburg and New Pennington with high-speed transport routes illustrates the evolution of the regional economy. Researchers can trace the legacy of early road names, including Base Line Rd and Straw Rd, which follow the original land divisions of the county.