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2013 Map of Rensselaer

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Rensselaer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Rensselaer serves as the focal point of this Northwest Indiana landscape, where the Iroquois River winds through the heart of town. The area exhibits a transition from the urban grid of the county seat to the expansive agricultural drainage networks that define Jasper County. The map details the proximity of Collegeville to the south and the outlying settlements of North Marion and South Marion, which grew along the primary north-south corridor.

Transport and water management are central themes, illustrated by the presence of Jasper County Airport and Gilmore Airport, alongside an extensive system of man-made waterways like Yeoman Ditch and Prouty Ditch. These ditches, paired with natural features like Carpenter Cr and Slough Cr, highlight the historical efforts to reclaim the marshy prairie for productive use. This survey captures the region as a modern crossroads, showing the interplay between local streets like Milroy Ave and the surrounding rural road network.