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2015 Map of Newmansville

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Newmansville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Sangamon River carves a winding path along the boundary of Mason and Cass counties, defining a landscape of wetlands and fertile Illinois bottomlands. The northern portion of the region is characterized by numerous oxbows and sloughs, including Anderson Slough, Mud Slough, and McHenry Slough, alongside small bodies of water like Fish Lake and Bowles Lake. These riparian features contrast with the higher ground to the south, where the small settlement of Newmansville is located.

Family history is well-preserved through several rural burial sites scattered across the township, such as Harbison-Davis Cem, Little Shepherd Cem, and the Witty Cem. Notable topographical landmarks like Shick Shack Hill and Opossum Hollow break up the agricultural grid. The area is also home to the community of White City, situated near the river's edge, reflecting the enduring connection between the local population and the Sangamon's floodplain.