2010 Map of Le Roy

About this map

Le Roy sits near the southern edge of this Decatur County landscape, where the rural grid is defined by historical crossings and small, dispersed settlements. The area around Smyrna and Last Chance reflects the legacy of 19th-century migration, evidenced by the winding path of the Mormon Trl and Mormoan Trl cutting across the sections. Genealogists will find a significant concentration of local burial grounds, including Smyrna Cemetery, Last Chance Cemetery, Blair Cemetery, Gwinn Cemetery, and Clarke Cemetery, each marking early family settlements in the region. Waterways dictate the terrain, with the Chariton River and Chariton Creek meandering through the center, while White Breast Creek and South White Breast Creek drain the northern reaches. To the southeast, the Humeston Reservoir provides a notable local landmark near the Wayne County line, illustrating the intersection of natural drainage and modern water management in this agricultural heartland.