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2019 Map of Otterbein

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Otterbein
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Wabash River carves through the southern portion of this region, defining the landscape around Goose Island and the crossing at Granville Bridge. This area, where the borders of Benton, Warren, and Tippecanoe Counties meet, is characterized by a dense network of agricultural drainage systems including McKinney Ditch, Moore Ditch, and Edward Ditch. These man-made waterways emphasize the intensive land management required in the flat Indiana till plains to support the surrounding farmsteads.

Settlement patterns are anchored by Otterbein in the north and the village of Montmorenci to the east. Genealogists will find several notable burial sites scattered across the townships, such as Pond Grove Cem and Shambaugh Cem. The presence of the Purdue University Pond reflects the influence of the nearby land-grant institution on the local geography, while smaller communities like Green Hill and Old Halfway maintain their distinct positions along the section lines.