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2013 Map of Twelve Mile

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Twelve Mile
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Wabash River and Eel River systems anchor this north-central Indiana landscape, where water management defines the agricultural character of the region. A dense network of drainage channels, including Ulerich Ditch, Lowe Ditch, and Grable Ditch, reveals the intensive effort required to maintain the fertile tillable land between these major waterways. The settlement pattern is concentrated in small crossroads like Twelve Mile and New Waverly, which sit at the periphery of this drainage basin.

Transportation infrastructure reflects the area's utility, with the Peru Municipal Airport positioned in the southeast and a rigorous grid of county roads connecting small hamlets such as Hoover and Little Charlie. The presence of established residential areas like Nobleview Hts alongside family-named landmarks like Stuber Lake provides a clear view of the localized community structure. These features, paired with the winding course of Twelve Mile Cr, illustrate a rural economy shaped by the natural meanders of the river valleys and the engineered geometry of the surrounding fields.