2018 Map of Arenzville East

About this map

Bluff Springs and the surrounding Cass County countryside are defined by a complex network of creeks and small family cemeteries. This 2018 survey documents the intricate drainage of Clear Cr, Prairie Cr, and Mannel Br, which carve through the land between the larger settlements of Arenzville and the crossroads at Jules. The map is particularly notable for its density of burial grounds, many of which reflect the heritage of early Methodist and Lutheran congregations, including the Jockisch Methodist Cem and Trinity Lutheran Cem. These small, localized features, alongside family landmarks like the William Nisbet Cem and James Davis Cem, offer a detailed picture of the region's genealogical and social history. The road network remains largely rural, following section lines and terrain contours with local paths like 6 Mile Rd and Old Highway Rd connecting the scattered homesteads.