2022 Map of Petroleum

About this map

The Salamonie River meanders through the southern half of this landscape, carving a low-lying valley defined by small tributaries like Beaver Cr and Haines Cr. Settled areas like Petroleum and Nottingham follow the established grid of county roads, while the crossroads of Fiat and Balbec anchor the southern reach near the Blackford and Jay County line. This region is heavily defined by an intricate network of drainage ditches, including the Bloxsom Ditch and Sharpe Ditch, which were essential for converting the naturally wet terrain into productive farmland. Genealogy researchers may find interest in the centrally located Bloxsom Cem, situated between the upper reaches of Rock Cr and the Scuffle Cr. The map captures a moment of modern agricultural infrastructure layered over a historical township system.