1968 Map of Wakonda

About this map

The town of Wakonda serves as a focal point in this portion of Clay County, showing the intersection of local commerce and the Chicago and North Western railway lines in the late 1960s. The landscape is defined by the township divisions of Daneville, Centerville, Star, and Riverside, which organize the agrarian territory. Water management is evident through the network of Ditch systems and Bonine Ditch that feed into Frog Creek and Spring Creek, eventually reaching the Vermillion River in the southeast corner. For those researching local heritage, the map identifies several spiritual and commemorative sites, including Immanuel Ch, Holland Cem, and Columkill Cem. The inclusion of an Old Railroad Grade and a Gravel Pit indicates the changing infrastructure and small-scale industry of the era, while Colfax Corner marks a distinct crossroads in the rural grid.