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2015 Map of Sheldon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Sheldon and its surroundings in Iroquois County are defined by a complex network of agricultural drainage systems and the winding course of the Iroquois River. This landscape reflects a century of sophisticated water management, where named channels like Eastburn Ditch Number 1, Gaffield Creek, and the North Sheldon South Concord Ditch allow for productive prairie farming. The small village of Effner sits directly on the boundary of Iroquois County, Illinois, and Newton County, Indiana, marking a quiet border crossing.

Genealogists will find several distinct burial grounds scattered through the townships, including Sheldon Cemetery, Gaffield Cemetery, and Liberty Cemetery. Local landmarks like Zoomer Field and the Morris Chapel Cemetery provide specific points of interest for those tracing family roots or exploring the settlement patterns between Iroquois and Webster. The map captures the intersection of rural Illinois life and the Indiana state line during the mid-2010s.