2013 Map of Richvalley

About this map

The Wabash River and the Eel River define the northern and southern bounds of this Wabash County landscape, creating a fertile corridor historically significant for both transit and agriculture. Between these two major waterways, a complex network of drainage and creek systems such as Bachelor Cr and Johnson Ditch illustrates the extensive land management required to maintain the region's productive farm fields. The small settlement of Richvalley sits along the southern bank, positioned near the confluence of Engleman Cr and the Wabash River. To the northwest, the map documents the hamlet of Erie, nestled along the bends of the Eel River. The grid of rural roads, including long-standing routes like N Paw Paw Pike and Farr Pike, connects these scattered communities and family farmsteads, preserving the traditional Midwestern township structure in the early 21st century.