2012 Map of Newmansville

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Sangamon River bottomlands dominate the northern portion of this Cass County landscape, where complex water systems like Anderson Slough, Mud Slough, and McHenry Slough reveal the historical drainage patterns of the Illinois prairie. The settlement of Newmansville anchors the southeast corner, while the small community of White City sits to the northwest near the river's edge. This area is particularly dense with family and community burial grounds, including Harbison Davis Cem, Little Shepherd Cem, and Witty Cem, providing a clear record of local lineage and early rural church locations. Notable topographical markers like Shick Shack Hill and Opossum Hollow interrupt the gridded agricultural roads, illustrating how the glacial terrain shaped the placement of farmsteads and connector routes like Questing Hills Rd and Co Hwy-2.