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2010 Map of Roll

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Roll
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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Van Buren and the surrounding agricultural landscape of Grant County are defined by an intricate network of man-made drainage systems. The engineering of the land is visible through named channels such as Sweetser Improvement Ditch, Enoch Lee Ditch, and Maddox Ditch, which redirect water toward natural arteries like Black Creek and Walnut Creek. This managed hydrology supports the rural communities of Farrville, Dillman, and Roll, reflecting the region's long-standing commitment to productive farmland.

Local history is preserved in small family and community burial grounds scattered across the township lines. Genealogists can locate the Doyle Cemetery, Baisley Cemetery, and Stoll Cemetery, often found near old settlements such as Ferguson or Jadden. The presence of Spiker Lake provides a natural landmark amidst the geometric grid of county roads and drainage ditches, illustrating the early 21st-century character of this Indiana heartland.