2012 Map of Sheldon

About this map

The Iroquois River meanders through this portion of eastern Iroquois County, defining a landscape shaped by both natural waterways and a sophisticated network of drainage engineering. Settled areas like Webster and Effner anchor the southern region, while the grid of rural roads connects several historic burial sites, including Gaffield Cem and Liberty Cem. The map illustrates the transition from natural stream courses like Blackston Br and Gaffield Cr to man-made systems such as Baird Ditch and Garrard DITCH, which were essential for managing the prairie wetlands for agriculture. Transportation infrastructure is represented by the aviation facilities at Zoomer Field Airport, providing a modern contrast to the traditional rural cemetery locations like Morris Chapel Cem and Sheldon Cem found throughout the quadrangle.