2010 Map of Gilmore City SW

About this map

Lizard and the surrounding Jackson Township countryside are defined by a network of drainage infrastructure and the winding paths of Lizard Creek and its South Branch. The landscape reflects a deeply managed agricultural environment, where engineered waterways like Drainage Ditch 125 and Drainage Ditch Number 3 serve to reclaim the low-lying prairie for farming. For the local historian or genealogist, this map provides precise locations for three distinct burial grounds that anchor the rural community: Lizard Cemetery, Saint Patricks Cemetery, and Saint Josephs Cemetery. The rigid grid of section roads, including Baxter Ave and Dakota Ave, contrasts with the organic curves of the creeks, illustrating the intersection of pioneer-era settlement patterns and modern agricultural utility.