2011 Map of Goodells

About this map

Goodells and its surrounding townships in St. Clair County are characterized by a dense network of agricultural drains and small waterways in this early 21st-century study. The South Branch Pine River and Belle River anchor the drainage system, which is supplemented by numerous named channels like Riley-Wales Drain and Johnson Drain. The map documents several small, established communities including Wales Center, Lambs, and Columbus, each serving as local hubs for the rural landscape. Genealogists will find this particular survey invaluable for its clear marking of local burial grounds, ranging from the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery in the north to the Saint Philip Neri Cemetery in the south. The location of the Goodells Poor Farm Cemetery provides a specific historical touchpoint for the county's social history and municipal land use during this period.