1992 Map of De Motte

About this map

The Kankakee River and its accompanying network of ditches define the landscape of northwestern Jasper County, where the town of DeMotte serves as a primary hub. This 1992 revision reflects the mid-century development of the area, including the DeMotte Airport and several residential clusters like Kersey and Wiekerville. The map provides significant detail for family historians, noting local congregations such as First Baptist Ch and St Cecilia Ch, alongside burial grounds like the Holland Cem and Lutheran Cem. Conservation efforts are visible in the Grand Kankakee Marsh County Park, preserving a segment of the historic marshlands that once dominated this region. Further south, the settlement of Kniman is situated among the gridded sections of Walker and Union townships.