2016 Map of Shelby

About this map

The Kankakee River serves as the geographic heart of this Indiana landscape, marking the boundary between Lake, Newton, and Jasper counties. This environment is defined by an extensive network of water management features such as Singleton Ditch, Vannatti Ditch, and Dehaan Ditch, reflecting the region's history of reclaiming wetlands for agricultural use. Small communities are concentrated near the river, including Shelby and Thayer, which sit on opposite banks near the N State Rd 55 crossing. To the south, the settlement of Roselawn appears alongside the Roselawn Cem, while the Lake Holiday development is visible to the southeast. Traces of the region's transportation history are evident in Monon Rd, preserving the alignment of a significant former rail corridor that once linked the local grain elevators and rural depots to wider markets.