2017 Map of De Soto

About this map

De Soto and the surrounding Jefferson County landscape appear here in a transition from established valley settlements to modern suburban development. The town of De Soto serves as a primary hub in the south, while the northern reaches include the historic seat of Hillsboro and the smaller community of Victoria. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Joachim Creek and its many tributaries, such as Belews Cr and Cotter Cr, which have shaped the valley floors and narrow hollows like Shepley Hollow. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of several burial grounds, including Hillsboro Cem, Victoria Cem, and Calvary Cem. Recreation and water management are evident in the numerous lakes dotting the area, from the larger Lake Wauwanoka to residential water bodies like Lake Siesta and Lake Briarwood, illustrating the mid-to-late 20th-century growth of these lakeside communities.