2016 Map of Parr

About this map

Agricultural lands and a sophisticated network of drainage infrastructure define the landscape of northern Jasper County on this 2016 survey. Small, historic settlements like Parr and Aix are situated along a grid of section roads, anchored by local burial grounds including Yeoman Cem and Dunkard Cem. The region's geography is heavily modified by an extensive system of waterways such as Stover Ditch, Davis Ditch, and Davison Ditch, which channel water toward the south where the Iroquois River meanders across the territory. These ditches, often following section lines, represent the critical engineering required to maintain the productivity of this prairie region. Near Virgie in the north and the cluster of Sandridge Cem and Price Cem in the east, the map details the persistent intersection of pioneer-era landmarks with modern rural land management.