2018 Map of Neponset

About this map

The village of Neponset serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Bureau County, where the grid of rural roads meets the headwaters of the E Fork Spoon River. The topography is defined by gentle drainage patterns like Tomahawk Cr and Lawson Cr, which weave between family-named sites and landmarks like Indian Hill. Local history is anchored by several burial grounds, including Floral Hill Cem and the namesake Neponset Cem, which provide essential touchpoints for genealogical research in the township. To the north, the Edwin G Bennett Airport represents the modernization of local transportation, while names like Mineral Cem and Barbara Ditch hint at the area's legacy of resource management and early settlement priorities across the Henry County border.