2015 Map of Cantril

About this map

Cantril and the small crossroads of Lebanon anchor this landscape in Van Buren County, where a dense network of country roads connects family farms and rural burying grounds. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Fox River and its tributaries, including Big Indian Cr and Duckworth Cr. A high concentration of local cemeteries, such as Maple Grove Cem south of Cantril and Egypt Cem near the river, provides significant data for genealogists tracing early families in Jackson and Des Moines Townships. The map reflects a predominantly agricultural layout, with long-standing property divisions marked by township lines like t68n r10w and t69n r11w. Notable landmarks like Hoskins Cem and Mantoyne Cem are preserved among the drainage basins of Town Br and the Little Fox River, illustrating how early settlements were often positioned on the higher ground between these many creek systems.