Jasper County stretches a long distance from north to south, with Rensselaer in the south-central part of the county, DeMotte and Wheatfield in the north, and Remington near the southern end. You can download the high-resolution JPG ZIP directly from this page when you need larger road labels, stream names, elevation colors, or printable originals. This Jasper County Indiana Map page combines the road network around I-65 and U.S. 231 with a four-place city index, the Iroquois River and its tributaries, and an elevation surface that changes from broad northern lowlands to higher terrain near the south.
Rensselaer is the easiest place to use for orientation because it sits in the south-central section and is separated from the two northern towns by a long rural stretch. Remington lies farther south, close to the I-65 and U.S. 231 corridor. DeMotte is in the northwest and Wheatfield lies farther east across the northern portion. That arrangement gives Jasper County a distinctly elongated settlement pattern rather than one compact cluster of towns.
The terrain views reveal a second pattern. Iroquois River makes a large bend through the south-central lowlands, with Slough Creek and Carpenter Creek farther south and a dense network of creeks and ditches across the north. The elevation legend gives an actual range of about 172 to 235 meters and a mean of 208 meters. Much of the north is low and green, while the far south rises into broad tan and brown terrain.
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Rensselaer and Remington make the I-65 and U.S. 231 corridor easy to follow
The general county map makes Rensselaer the main reference in the southern half. Its developed area is clearly visible, and U.S. 231 runs close by on a north-south line. An east-west road crosses the city, while the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office label just north of the built-up area provides another location cue. Remington appears much farther south near the bottom of the county.
I-65 is the most visually distinctive long-distance road because it cuts diagonally across the southwestern and southern parts of the map. It passes west of the Rensselaer area before reaching the Remington side. U.S. 231 follows a more vertical path through the south. Using those two roads together makes it easy to distinguish the western travel corridor from the central-southern route.
The northern road pattern is different. DeMotte lies toward the northwest, while Wheatfield sits farther east on a long east-west road. Road shields around DeMotte include 10 and 53, and Route 49 runs south from the Wheatfield side. Development is much more dispersed than around Rensselaer, with straight roads and long gaps between settlement labels.
Fair Oaks appears along the western side between the northern towns and Rensselaer. The eastern county boundary also changes shape in the southern half, stepping inward before the narrower Remington section continues south. That outline becomes useful on the water and elevation maps because those views remove most city names and rely more heavily on the county shape and natural features for orientation.
The city index emphasizes the long gap between the northern towns and Rensselaer
The supplied city index highlights four places and prints a value beside each one. Rensselaer is first at 5,573, followed by DeMotte at 4,234, Remington at 1,623, and Wheatfield at 792. These figures should be treated as the values printed on the supplied map rather than as a guarantee of the newest official population estimates. The map’s strongest feature is the simple north-south distribution of the four highlighted towns.
| Rank | City | Value printed on map | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rensselaer | 5,573 | South-central |
| 2 | DeMotte | 4,234 | Northwest |
| 3 | Remington | 1,623 | South |
| 4 | Wheatfield | 792 | Northern east |
Rensselaer and DeMotte carry the two larger printed values, but they are far apart geographically. Rensselaer belongs to the southern half of the county, while DeMotte is close to the northwestern side. Wheatfield lies east of DeMotte, and Remington is well south of Rensselaer. The index therefore works as a quick demonstration of Jasper County’s long north-south shape as much as a ranking.
The general map contains additional places such as Fair Oaks and a much richer road network. Their absence from the four-place index does not mean those areas are empty. Use the general map when smaller settlements, roads, or the county outline matter, and use the city index when the relative position and printed values of the four highlighted places are the main question.
Iroquois River bends through the south-central lowland while ditches and creeks divide the north
The terrain-and-water map makes Iroquois River the strongest natural reference. It forms a broad bend through the south-central part of Jasper County and receives several smaller channels. The river’s curved path is easy to distinguish from the straighter ditches farther north, and it also corresponds to a broad low area on the elevation map.
Around the Iroquois system, Oliver Ditch approaches the central-southern area and Curtis Creek follows the western side. Slough Creek crosses farther south, while Carpenter Creek and Bice Ditch appear in the narrow southern portion of the county. Rather than memorizing each label independently, it is easier to use Iroquois River as the main landmark and then place the southern tributaries around it.
The northern half contains many narrow drainage features. Hodge Ditch and Davis Ditch are labeled near the top, Schembarger Ditch runs through the north-central area, and Wolf Creek appears farther east. Tyler Ditch is another visible northwest reference. Their relatively straight forms give the northern drainage map a different appearance from the larger natural bend of Iroquois River.
This water map is intended for geographic reference, not for flood-zone, legal-boundary, current water-level, water-quality, or property decisions. A blue line does not establish a floodplain or land boundary. Those questions require current agency data. Here, the map is best used to see where the Iroquois system, southern creeks, and northern drainage network lie within the county.
The 172–235 m elevation surface contrasts broad northern lowlands with higher ground at the southern end
The elevation legend gives an actual Jasper County range of about 172 to 235 meters and a mean of 208 meters. Greens mark lower ground, while yellow, tan, and brown indicate higher terrain. The broad northern part of the county is dominated by green, the middle contains more varied light-green and yellow terrain, and the far southern end rises into the darkest brown area on the map.
The north is low overall, but it is not perfectly flat. Small ridges and drainage cuts appear within the green surface, especially where the ditch and creek network is dense. Comparing the northern elevation surface with the general map shows that DeMotte and Wheatfield occupy a lower part of the county than the southern high ground.
Iroquois River occupies another recognizable low corridor in the south-central section. Its large bend corresponds to a green valley on the elevation map, with small tan or brown rises nearby. Once the river has been identified on the water map, the low shape on the relief surface becomes much easier to follow.
The strongest high area is at the southern tip of the county. Brown terrain expands near the bottom boundary, creating a sharp contrast with the broad green north. Smaller high ridges also appear in the east-central and central portions, but the county-scale pattern is still clear: low northern ground, a varied middle, and a pronounced rise in the far south.
The 172–235 m range is a county-scale reference, not a survey measurement for a property or engineering project. Building elevations, road grades, drainage design, and parcel-level work require source elevation data or professional surveying. The USGS 3D Elevation Program is a more appropriate starting point for precise terrain information. The supplied image is designed for broad comparison of lowlands, river valleys, and higher ground.
Use the general map for roads and towns, then compare Iroquois River with the elevation surface
For first-time orientation, begin with the general map. Find Rensselaer in the south-central section and Remington farther south, then locate DeMotte and Wheatfield across the north. I-65 and U.S. 231 are especially useful in the southern half, while Fair Oaks and the northern road grid provide additional reference points.
Use the city index when the main question is how the four highlighted towns compare. Rensselaer and DeMotte have the two larger printed values, while Remington and Wheatfield are smaller and occupy opposite ends of the county. Current population analysis should use the latest official statistics rather than assuming the printed index is current.
For physical geography, locate Iroquois River first, then move south to Slough Creek and Carpenter Creek and north toward Wolf Creek and the named ditches. Open the elevation map beside the water map and look for the river bend as a lower green corridor. That comparison makes the north-south terrain change and the local river valleys much easier to understand.
The web previews are optimized for quick page viewing. Small creek labels, road numbers, and fine terrain changes are easier to see in the original files. The download archive contains the county/general map, city index map, terrain-and-water map, and elevation map as 2572×3638-pixel JPG originals. Download the ZIP when you want to zoom farther, print the maps, or compare the full-resolution originals side by side.
A useful comparison method is to follow the same area through several views. Find Rensselaer and Remington on the general map, switch to the water map to locate Iroquois River and Slough Creek, and then check the elevation surface for the same lower corridors. In the north, compare DeMotte and Wheatfield with Wolf Creek and the ditch network. Repeating the same locations across several maps turns separate images into a clearer picture of Jasper County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which towns are highlighted on the Jasper County city index?
The supplied city index shows Rensselaer at 5,573, DeMotte at 4,234, Remington at 1,623, and Wheatfield at 792. Rensselaer is in the south-central part of the county, DeMotte and Wheatfield are in the north, and Remington is near the southern end. These are the values printed on the supplied map, so current population work should use the latest official statistics.
What is the easiest water feature to use as a Jasper County reference?
Iroquois River is the clearest reference because it makes a large bend through the south-central part of the county. Slough Creek and Carpenter Creek are farther south, while Wolf Creek and several named ditches divide the northern half. The water map is intended for geographic reference and should not be used to determine flood risk or legal water boundaries.
Can the 172–235 m elevation range be used as an exact property elevation?
No. The supplied elevation map gives a county-wide range of about 172 to 235 meters, with a mean of 208 meters. It is designed to compare the broad northern lowlands, the Iroquois River low corridor, and the higher southern end. Exact property, construction, drainage, or engineering elevations require source elevation data or professional survey work.
Map File Information
This ZIP contains the Jasper County general map, city index map, terrain-and-water map, and elevation map as high-resolution JPG originals for enlarged viewing and printing.
- File Type: ZIP containing four 2572×3638px JPG files
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Sources and References
The article is based primarily on the supplied Jasper County map set and asset manifest. The following official sources provide boundary, hydrography, and elevation references.
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles – boundary and geographic reference data
- USGS National Hydrography – hydrography reference data
- USGS 3D Elevation Program – elevation source data
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These maps are edited visual materials, not raw data files, and are provided for education, documents, presentations, and graphic reference.
