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2010 Map of North Judson SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The low-lying fields of Pulaski County are defined by an intricate network of engineered drainage, illustrating the mid-century agricultural transformation of the Indiana landscape. Waterways such as Monon Ditch, Wills Ditch, and Scholtz Ditch follow a rigid, surveyed grid, carving paths through the rural township to manage the high water table. This systematic approach to hydrology turned the region into a productive farming hub, where local roads now strictly adhere to the section lines established by these channels.

For those researching the area's rural history, several family-named burial grounds are scattered throughout the quadrangle, including Sutton Cemetery, Bowman Cemetery, and Koster Cemetery. These landmarks, along with Idle Cemetery to the east, serve as focal points for the scattered farmsteads. The map records a moment where modern infrastructure meets historical settlement patterns, with drainage features like Guild Ditch and Beaver Ditch crossing the landscape between quiet county roads.