2017 Map of New Melle

About this map

New Melle and its surrounding countryside in southwestern Saint Charles County are defined by a complex network of creeks and small private reservoirs. The settlement patterns of Cappeln and Femme Osage reflect the region's agricultural roots, while the western portion of the map showcases more recent suburban development around Lake Sherwood, where a cluster of small lakes like Lake Alan and Lake Marian sit adjacent to Wolf Creek. Along the county line shared with Warren County, the terrain rises toward Zee Acres Ridge. Local history is anchored by the Friedens Saint Pauls Cem, situated near the eastern edge of the village of New Melle. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the modern landscape where historic creek names like Dardenne Creek and Femme Osage Creek intersect with newer residential developments.