2021 Map of Golden Gate

About this map

The Little Wabash River winds through a landscape of intricate oxbows and bottomland sloughs at the intersection of Wayne, Edwards, and White Counties. This modern topographic record shows a territory defined by its complex hydrology, featuring numerous named water bodies like Half-Moon Pond, Horseshoe Pond, and White Oak Slough. The village of Golden Gate serves as a central hub, surrounded by smaller settlements such as Ellery and Scottsville. Local history is anchored by a significant number of family and community burial grounds, including Wilson Cem, Windland Cem, and Antioch Cem. Historical crossings are clearly identified, with the Old Iron Bridge and Hodgson Bridge spanning the river's shifting channels. The map illustrates how a dense network of county roads has adapted to the drainage patterns of Hortin Slough and the Gum-Road-Ditch, maintaining connectivity between isolated farmsteads and rural townships.