2023 Map of Marion

About this map

The village of Marion serves as the focal point for this survey of northern Osceola County, situated where the Middle Branch River flows through a landscape defined by its agricultural and riverine systems. The terrain transitions from the heights at Pisgah Heights down into numerous wetlands and drainages including Appleby Creek, Crocker Creek, and the West Branch Middle Branch River. The settlement pattern follows a grid of township roads such as Marion Rd and Luther Rd, which connect rural communities and local landmarks. Genealogists will find several significant burial grounds documented across the township, including Middle Branch Township Cem, Greenwood Cem, Cherry Valley Cem, and the Methodist Episcopal Church Cem. Smaller hamlets like Avondale and the area surrounding Hall Lake provide further detail on the rural development of the region at the time of this 2023 survey.