2024 Map of New Haven

About this map

The Little Wabash River winds through the eastern portion of this landscape, defining a region of low-lying wetlands and complex hydrology near its confluence with Cane Creek. The boundary between White County and Gallatin County bisects the area, where rural life is anchored by small settlements like New Haven, Herald, and Cottonwood. This modern survey reveals a dense network of county roads that connect numerous ancestral burial grounds, including the Garrison Family Cemetery and the Moore Cemetery. The terrain is characterized by the expansive Goose Pond Swamp and the narrow Cattail Slough, illustrating a river-bottom environment where water management and agriculture are inextricably linked. Notable landmarks such as Winners Bend and the community of Iron provide specific points of interest for those tracing the historical geography of this Southern Illinois river valley.