2015 Map of Dumont South

About this map

Dumont and the unincorporated community of Kesley anchor this rural landscape in Butler County, where the township grid meets the meandering path of the West Fork Cedar River. The terrain is defined by a dense network of waterways including Hartgrave Creek, Maynes Creek, and Johnson Cr, which create localized wetlands and drainage basins across the prairie. Of particular interest to local historians are the small, dispersed burial grounds such as Madison Cem, Hitesville Cem, and the Bethel Reform Cem, each serving as a vital link to the families who settled this agricultural region. Notable landmarks like Lake Considine and the curiously named Ft Sumter Rock provide unique geographic points of reference amidst the strictly partitioned sections of the Public Land Survey System. The map documents a mature road network, featuring routes like Co Rd T16 and Co Rd T25, illustrating the enduring importance of transit for this farming economy.