The area was held by the Electorate of Cologne right up until 1802-1803, its overlordship ending only with Secularization.

In 1410 he was granted permission by the Electorate of Cologne to build the castle of Bödefeld.

The region paid taxes to the Electorate of Cologne until it was dissolved.

It was the southernmost outpost of the Electorate of Cologne from the 12th to the 19th century.

The black cross represents a former overlord, the Electorate of Cologne.

Until the late 18th century, Neuss belonged to the Electorate of Cologne.

All of the municipal area was part of the Electorate of Cologne.

The village belonged to the Electorate of Cologne until 1794.

The Electorate of Cologne, however, continued to hold the Amt ecclesiastically until 1801.

By late 1585, although Ernst's brother had made significant inroads into the Electorate of Cologne, both sides had reached an impasse.