2016 Map of Romney

About this map

The agrarian landscape of Tippecanoe County is meticulously documented in this survey, showcasing the southern outskirts of Lafayette and the rural communities of Shadeland, Taylor, and Romney. The map reveals a complex network of drainage ditches, such as Elliott Ditch and Haywood Ditch, which were essential for transforming the local prairie into productive farmland. For family historians, the sheet is particularly valuable for its density of rural burial grounds, including the Durkee Cem, Hickory Grove Cem, and Farmers Institute Cem. These sites, often positioned near local waterways like Flint Cr and Wea Creek, mark the heritage of early Hoosier settlers. The survey also captures the local transportation and infrastructure of the modern era, from the residential subdivisions north of Taylor to the Ratcliff Airport located near the town of South Raub.