2014 Map of Ashley NE

About this map

George Cem sits on the high prairie north of Salt Lake, marking a distinct point of genealogy interest in this rural corner of McIntosh County. The landscape is defined by a complex network of wetlands and small kettle lakes characteristic of the Missouri Coteau region. A rigid grid of section-line roads, including 49th Ave SE and 81st St SE, provides the primary structure for the agricultural land use that dominates the area. Notable for its relative lack of major town sites, this map instead reveals the persistence of rural landmarks like Cr-2610 which serve as the lifelines for local farmsteads. The topographic contours highlight the undulating terrain, where subtle elevation changes dictate the location of local drainages and water bodies.