2022 Map of Center Point SW

About this map

Shellsburg serves as the primary population center in this part of Benton County, situated near the confluence of several small waterways. The landscape is defined by a dense network of local section roads and county trunks, such as Co Trunk Rd E30 and Fletcher Rd, which navigate the rolling terrain between drainages. Numerous pioneer burial grounds are scattered throughout the countryside, suggesting a long history of family farming and early church settlements. Notable sites include the United Brethren Cem and Parkers Grove Cem, which anchor the rural landscape. Creeks like Wildcat Cr and Little Bear Cr meander through the townships, providing natural drainage for the agricultural plots that dominate the regional economy.