New Ross sits at the convergence of several county roads in the early 21st century, serving as a hub for the agricultural landscape where Montgomery, Boone, and Hendricks counties meet. The terrain is defined by a dendritic network of waterways, including Big Raccoon Cr, Little Raccoon Cr, and Walnut Fork/Sugar Creek, which dictate the placement of rural homesteads and historical burial grounds. The map reveals a dense distribution of family and community landmarks, such as Hypes Cem, Porter Cem, and the Kidd Farm Cem, offering significant value for genealogists tracing lineage in these townships. Settlement patterns follow the established grid of routes like Ladoga Rd and State St, connecting the primary villages of Jamestown and Advance to the surrounding farmsteads that have sustained this region for generations.
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1953 · Lizton
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Danville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Danville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Indianapolis
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Danville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Danville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Indianapolis
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Indianapolis
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · New Ross
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · Darlington
USGS Topo · 1:24,000