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2022 Map of Plainville

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Plainville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The White River carves a complex, meandering boundary between Daviess and Knox counties, defining a landscape of low-lying wetlands and intensive drainage engineering. The river's serpentine path is paralleled by an intricate network of man-made waterways including the Singer, Linnewebber, and Pollard ditches, which reflect a long-term effort to manage the fertile but marshy bottomlands. Settlement is concentrated in the small communities of Plainville, Edwardsport, and Westphalia, each situated on slightly higher ground away from the immediate floodplain.

To the south, the terrain rises toward Harbstreit Hill, providing a rare point of elevation overlooking the valley. Local history is anchored by landmarks like the Plainville Cemetery and the curious presence of The Lagoon and Killion Canal. This detailed hydrographic record illustrates how the rural economy of southern Indiana was shaped by the management of the Black Creek and Smothers Creek Cutoff drainage systems.