2011 Map of Myrtlewood South

About this map

Myrtlewood serves as the northern anchor for this Marengo County landscape, characterized by its intricate network of drainage systems feeding into the Beaver Creek basin. The area's social history is preserved in its numerous rural burying grounds, including the Geneva Presbyterian Church Cemetery and James Chapel Cemetery, which mark the small crossroads communities of Geneva and Half Acre. The terrain is defined by winding waterways such as Little Beaver Creek, Mill Creek, and Landrums Creek, which dictate the placement of local roads like Campground Rd and Rembert Hill Rd. A notable crossing exists at the Iron Bridge over Beaver Creek, a structural landmark in a region primarily shaped by agricultural and timber interests. The distribution of family-centered landmarks like Howell Cemetery and Campground Cemetery suggests a deeply rooted local genealogy tied to these specific rural clusters.