2013 Map of North Judson SE

About this map

Big Monon Ditch dominates the hydrography of this northern Indiana landscape, where an extensive network of engineered waterways has transformed the terrain for agriculture. The map reveals the intricate drainage system necessary for cultivating the Pulaski County soil, featuring numerous named canals like Lizenby Ditch, Lincoln Ditch, and Ender Ditch. These waterways often follow the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, creating a rhythmic, rectilinear pattern of fields and roads. Secondary channels such as Wills Ditch and Amore Ditch feed into larger arteries, while landmarks like Fritz Ditch and Tiede Ditch define the local topography. This collection of water features highlights the century-long effort to manage the local watershed, where natural flow was diverted into a structured grid to support the rural economy of the early twenty-first century.