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2016 Map of Shirley

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Shirley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The town of Shirley sits at the junction of three Central Indiana counties—Madison, Hancock, and Henry—reflecting the region's historical administrative complexity. This area is characterized by a dense network of agricultural waterways, such as Sixmile Cr and Sugar Cr, which have been heavily modified through various drainage projects like Wilkinson Ditch, Pee Dee Ditch, and Chadwick Ditch. These ditches underscore the era's focus on converting low-lying prairie or wetlands into productive farmland.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by established settlements and rural landmarks. Smaller communities like Wilkinson, Kennard, and Markleville punctuate the landscape, connected by established thoroughfares such as the Pendleton New Castle Rd. Notable family markers and quiet corners of the past are found at McCray Cem, Collier Cem, and Hess Cem, while the Sugar Creek Air Park represents a more contemporary use of the level terrain.