1957 Map of Stet

About this map

Wakenda Creek and its many tributaries, including Crabapple Creek and Cottonwood Creek, carve through the rolling agricultural landscape along the boundary of Ray and Carroll counties. In the late 1950s, this rural district was anchored by the small settlement of Stet, where the local Stet Sch and Bethany Ch served the surrounding farming community. The map reveals a dense network of country roads connecting isolated farmsteads to local landmarks like Log Cabin Station and the crossroads at Regal. To the south, the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad cuts across the terrain, providing a vital link for the region's produce. Local heritage is preserved in the numerous rural congregations, such as Little Union Ch and New Hope Ch, and the well-marked Penniston Cem, offering valuable data for genealogists and local historians tracing the families of the Grape Grove area.