2024 Map of Matherville

About this map

Edwards River meanders along the southern edge of this quadrangle, defining a landscape marked by the transition between Rock Island County and Mercer County. The agricultural tablelands are dotted with small settlements such as Preemption, Matherville, and Sherrard, connected by a network of rural routes including Co Hwy 17 and Co Hwy 15. The area is notably dense with small family and community burial grounds, including the Schoening Family Cem, Quaker Cem, and German Cem, which provide significant touchstones for local genealogy. Smaller watercourses like Camp Creek and Mill Creek cut through the terrain toward the river, while Lake Matherville and Karl Lake serve as localized landmarks. This contemporary survey preserves the exact placement of historic points like Orangemans Hall and the Weihler Airport, alongside the smaller hamlets of Boden and Cable.