2015 Map of Dundee

About this map

The Backbone and its surrounding ridge-lines define this portion of Delaware County, where the Maquoketa River carves a narrow, winding path through the landscape. The river's course is punctuated by Backbone Lake, a prominent hydrological feature north of Dundee. This mid-2010s survey reveals a rural fabric heavily influenced by early settlement patterns and family farming, evidenced by the numerous small burial grounds scattered across the townships. Genealogists may find value in the locations of Forestville Cem, Saint Albert Cem, and the uniquely named Stanger Farm Cem. The map captures the interface between the small village of Forestville and the agricultural grid, characterized by a dense network of numbered avenues and streets that connect isolated farmsteads. High points like Wolf Hill overlook several tributaries including Sand Hagen Cr and Rieger Cr, which feed the river system as it flows toward the southeast corner of the quadrangle.