Allen County Highpoint Trip Report

Date: May 6, 2001
Author: Bob Schwab

four areas in W 1/2 of W 1/2 of section 6-32N-11E (910+ ft)

From the center of Churubusco, proceed northeast on Indiana 205 for about 1 mile to McDuffie Road. Turn left and go north on McDuffie for about 0.75 mile to the intersection with Bryie Road. Three areas are located to the north and east of McDuffie, while the other three areas are located west of this intersection to the north and south of Bryie Road.

For the northernmost spot, continue north for about 0.5 mile to a long driveway to the east (18621 McDuffie). The property belongs to Jeff Eckert, and the small high spot (area 1) is in his yard just south of his house and barn. Ask at the house for permission.

Returning to McDuffie Road, proceed south about 0.25 mile to an obvious high bank on the west side of the road. Areas 2 and 3 are located in the field to the west. Climb the bank and walk into the field. Area 3 is adjacent to the high bank, while area 2 is out in the field near the trees to the north. Hand leveling and relative altimeter/GPS readings seem to indicate that area 3 is higher.

From the intersection of McDuffie and Bryie, proceed west on Bryie about 0.5 mile to a sharp turn right which is followed by a sharp turn left. The home at this second turn is owned by John Anderson (9499 E 600 Road). Ask for permission to visit area 4, which is located out in the field directly east of his hog barn. The high spot is more to the north than the topo map seems to indicate.

two areas in NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of section 7-32N-11E (910+ ft)

For areas 5 and 6, go south to where Bryie jogs back to the east, and continue directly south on a long driveway (12735 Bryie Road) that gently rises to a house and barns. This is the property of Harold Anderson, John's father. Area 5 is very small and to the east of a shed. It is clearly lower than the land surrounding the Anderson's home (area 6). The area west of the house near the clothesline appears to be the highest ground in area 6. The Anderson's were very gracious and knew that their home was on the county highpoint.

Relative altitude readings seem to indicate that areas 3 and 6 are higher than the other high points described in this report. Visit this area before crops are planted, otherwise locating areas 2-4 may be very difficult.