2021 Map of Annawan

About this map

The agrarian landscape of Henry County is defined by an extensive network of drainage infrastructure designed to manage the fertile lowlands between the Green River and Mud Creek. Dozens of engineered channels, including the Main Union Special Ditch, Shabbona Special Ditch, and Mineral Marsh Ditch, crisscross the township lines, revealing the intensive land reclamation efforts required for local agriculture. The settlements of Atkinson and Annawan serve as the primary hubs along the southern corridor, connected by the historical alignment of Us HWY 6 and the modern path of I-80. Smaller landmarks such as Spath Spur and Sacred Heart Cem provide localized points of reference for genealogists and local historians. This modern survey reflects the enduring grid of county roads and the specialized water management systems that have sustained these prairie communities into the twenty-first century.