2018 Map of Saint Charles NW

About this map

McBride Covered Bridge spans the N Br N River in this rural Madison County landscape, reflecting the engineering heritage of a region known for its historic river crossings. The terrain is defined by the winding tributaries of the N River and Cedar Cr, which carve deep valleys through the agricultural uplands. Numerous small burial grounds, including the German Lutheran Cem, United Brethren Cem, and North McDonald Cem, are scattered across the section lines, marking the early settlement patterns of various religious and family groups. Further north, Badger Creek Lake provides a significant water feature, fed by Badger Cr. This 2018 survey detail shows a network of established county roads, such as Co Rd G14 and Co Rd G4R, that continue to follow the rectilinear logic of the original land surveys while navigating the area's complex drainage systems.