The town of Otterbein anchors the northern portion of this landscape, where the flat agricultural terrain is crisscrossed by an extensive network of drainage features such as Otterbein Ditch, McFarland Ditch, and Moore Ditch. This 2013 survey illustrates the modern road network radiating from the town, including Old US Hwy 52 and the Jackson Hwy. To the south, the terrain shifts as it approaches the Wabash River, which is defined by riverine features like Goose Island and Colliers Island. Historical crossings are evidenced by the presence of Granville Bridge and Grandville Bridge over Indian Creek, while the small settlement of Green Hill sits near the western edge. Notable for local interest is the Purdue University Pond situated between the primary settlements, and the quiet hamlet of Montmorenci which serves as a junction for local transit in the eastern section of the quadrangle.
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1941 · Lafayette
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1942 · Otterbein
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1942 · Lafayette
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Lafayette
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Otterbein
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Danville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Danville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Danville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Chatterton
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Romney
USGS Topo · 1:24,000