2011 Map of Albany South

About this map

The Grand River and its major tributary, the East Fork Grand River, dictate the topography of this Gentry County landscape. South of the city of Albany, the river system creates a network of branches including Thompson Branch, Jones Branch, and Stillhouse Branch. The settlement pattern is defined by small, historically significant communities such as Evona, Effingham, Whitten, and Gentryville, many of which grew around early rural road junctions and stream crossings. Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial grounds throughout the area, including Shepherd Cemetery near Curt Lee Lake, Sandville Cemetery, and Fore Cemetery. The map also captures specialized local markers like Whitten Switch and Camp Woodland Ln, reflecting a landscape transitioned from early pioneer homesteads to modern agricultural parcels and recreational sites.