2013 Map of Pershing

About this map

The Tippecanoe River meanders across the northern portion of this landscape, its winding channel creating a sharp contrast with the rigid grid of the surrounding agricultural land. At the center of this drainage network lies the settlement of Pershing, positioned amidst a complex system of managed waterways that define the local topography. These features, including the Tilden Ditch, Mathias Ditch, and Grube Ditch, illustrate a sophisticated effort to reclaim and manage the wet prairie soils characteristic of this Indiana region. Smaller bodies of water such as Anderson Lake, Lears Lake, and Shakey Lake punctuate the grid, serving as remnants of the area's natural hydrology before the intensive ditching. The road network follows a strict section-line orientation, with long stretches of rural routes like W Olson Rd connecting the scattered farmsteads and rural properties that rely on this engineered water system.