2015 Map of Charleston North

About this map

Charleston and its northern surroundings are defined by an expansive grid of county roads and a network of drainage systems essential to this agricultural landscape. The area is marked by numerous family-named burial grounds including Winkleblack Cem, Craig Cem, and Cossel Cem, which serve as vital landmarks for local family history and genealogy. The topography is shaped by several watercourses like Greasy Cr and Cassell Cr, along with the formal infrastructure of the Union Drainage District Number 3. Small settlements such as Bushton and Fairgrange punctuate the intersections of long county roads, maintaining their identity as rural centers in the mid-2010s. The map illustrates the persistent intersection of natural creek beds and modern engineering, where traditional landmarks like Mound Cem and Roselawn Cem sit amidst a carefully managed prairie environment.