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2024 Map of Albion North

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Albion North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Edwards County Courthouse in Albion anchors this study of north-central Edwards County, where agricultural grid roads navigate a landscape carved by the Village Creek and West Village Creek drainage systems. This 2024 edition documents a region defined by its dispersed rural settlements and a remarkably dense network of family and community burial grounds. From the northern hamlets of Samsville and Black to the eastern edge at Bone Gap, the map reveals the local geography of early Illinois settlement.

Genealogists will find an extensive record of local resting places, including the Wanborough Cem, Shiloh Cem, and Little Prairie Cem. The terrain is characterized by the meandering paths of Little Indian Creek and Bear Creek, which disrupt the straight lines of the county road system. These watercourses, along with landmarks like Moose Lake, show the persistent natural features that have dictated the placement of farms and cemeteries for generations.