Edwards River and Pope Cr wind across this part of Mercer County, defining a landscape shaped by glacial till and agricultural development. The terrain is a network of stream valleys and upland plains, with Wildcat Cr and Douglas Cr feeding into the larger river systems. Small settlements like Millersburg and Joy anchor the rural landscape, while the western edge of Aledo shows the local center's modern street grid and expansion. For those researching local family history, several burial grounds are preserved across the area, including Oak Ridge Cem near the northern boundary and Candor Cem in the south. The map documents the enduring rural road system, from Sawmill Rd down to 40th Ave, providing a clear view of how property lines and drainage patterns have influenced the placement of homesteads and infrastructure.
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1912 · Milan
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1916 · Edgington
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Alexis
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1925 · Alexis
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · Keithsburg
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1938 · Edgington
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Keithsburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Milan
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Buffalo Prairie
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Aledo East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000