2024 Map of Doddsville

About this map

Doddsville sits on the border of McDonough Co and Schuyler County, serving as the primary anchor for this agricultural landscape. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Gin Ridge and Center Ridge, which are carved by a dense network of watercourses including Grindstone Creek, Willow Creek, and Camp Creek. This map is particularly valuable for genealogists, as it documents numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Bethel Baptist Cem, Pennington Cem, and Vawter Cem. The presence of Freeman Mine Rd south of Willey Cem suggests the area's historical connection to local extraction industries. The rural road network, consisting of township and county routes like Beaumont Rd and Invention Rd, connects these scattered landmarks across the dissected Illinois prairie.