1998 Map of Stewardson West

About this map

The central drainage of Richland Creek defines this area of Shelby County, where dense woodlands of the Hidden Springs State Forest contrast with the surrounding prairie townships of Clarksburg and Prairie. The landscape is a mix of small agricultural hubs like Stewardson and Mode, and a network of rural burial grounds such as St Pauls Cem and Rockford Cem. The forest area itself is well-developed for recreation, featuring the Possum Creek Campground and Rolling Meadows Use Area. Industrial traces appear in the southern sections, marked by an Oil Field and a Quarry near the creek bends. Historical transport remains visible through the Old Railroad Grade running north of Herborn, while local governance is anchored by the Townhall in Clarksburg, serving a community rooted in the land between Brush Creek and Howe Creek.