1962 Map of Okawville

Genealogists will find a high density of family and community landmarks, particularly south of the river in the Okawville and Venedy townships. These include the Klasing Sch, St Pauls Ch, and numerous rural burial grounds like Toensing Cem and Husemann Cem. The presence of several Oil Wells scattered near the river bluffs indicates the diverse economic activities of the era, while the expansive drainage systems like the Hanover Ditch Drainage show the persistent efforts to manage the fertile bottomlands.