2018 Map of Donovan

About this map

Donovan anchors the southwestern portion of this landscape, situated at the intersection of local roads and a historic rail corridor. This territory along the Illinois and Indiana state line is defined by a complex network of managed waterways, including Beaver Ditch Number 1 and Carlson Ditch, which drain the low-lying prairie into larger channels like Beaver Creek. The map provides a detailed view of small rural clusters such as Hooper and North Hooper, alongside isolated family landmarks and burial sites like the J H Grant Memorial Cem and Beaver Cem. To the east, the terrain transitions into the wetland-rich areas of Newton Co Indiana, featuring J C Murphey Lake and Cory Lake. This 2018 survey reveals a modern agricultural landscape that still respects the early drainage engineering and township boundaries established generations prior.