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1968 Map of Donnellson

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Donnellson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Donnellson and the surrounding townships of Lee County are defined by a rhythmic landscape of agricultural plateaus and the winding valleys of Sugar Creek and Little Sugar Creek. The town itself is centered around a distinctive grid, featuring a large Fairground and a community focal point at Donnellson Cemetery. The transportation history of the area is etched into the terrain via the Old Railroad Grade which passes through town, reflecting the transition from rail-dependent commerce to the modern highway system that intersects at the town's core.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local history in the numerous small family and denominational burying grounds scattered across the countryside, including the Mennonite Cemetery, Bonnell Cemetery, and the Blacksmith Cemetery near the village of Franklin. These sites, along with rural landmarks like Clay Grove Church and the settlement at Mount Hamill, provide a clear picture of the early settlement patterns and community structures that persisted into the late twentieth century.