2018 Map of Stewardson East

About this map

Strasburg and the surrounding Shelby County countryside are defined by a network of family-named cemeteries and rural settlements near the upper reaches of the Little Wabash River. This 2018 survey shows a landscape dominated by agriculture and drainage systems, where small communities like Trowbridge and Kingman serve as local anchors. The map is particularly useful for genealogists, as it documents numerous burial sites including the Saint Patick's Cem, Swedish Cem, and Rincker Cem. The drainage patterns of Wolf Cr, Brush Cr, and the West Branch Little Wabash River illustrate the hydrology that dictated the placement of early farms and roads such as Clarksburg Rd and Centerline Rd. These natural features, combined with the detailed section lines of t10n r6e and adjacent townships, provide a clear view of land organization in this part of Illinois.