2012 Map of Lafayette

About this map

West Jersey stands as a focal point in this portion of Stark County, where the agricultural landscape is defined by the winding paths of Walnut Cr and Indian Cr. The map reveals a deeply rooted rural community, highlighted by family-connected landmarks such as the Morgan - Richey Jersey Farm and the West Jersey Methodist Churchyard. For those tracing local history, the distribution of burial sites including Lafayette Cem, McClenahan Cem, and Shockley Cem provides significant genealogical waypoints across the township. The infrastructure is characterized by a precise grid of county roads and highways, such as Co Hwy-7 and Co Hwy-16, which connect isolated farmsteads to the larger regional network. This survey captures the enduring character of the Illinois prairie, where the placement of small cemeteries and churchyards serves as a record of early settlement patterns and family lineages.