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2019 Map of Ambia

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Ambia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Ambia sits at the eastern edge of this landscape, positioned where the flat agricultural plains of Benton County meet the Illinois state line. The terrain is defined by its drainage patterns, notably the N Fork Vermilion River and the Middle Br N Fork Vermilion River, which create subtle undulations in the otherwise level farmland. Smaller settlements like Cheneyville, Coalton, and Heaton serve as quiet landmarks along the grid of county roads that crisscross the area.

A meticulous network of rural infrastructure supports the local economy, with the Prudential Ditch and numerous secondary watercourses managing the water table for intensive cultivation. The map captures the meeting of several jurisdictions, including Iroquois and Vermilion counties in Illinois, and Benton and Warren counties in Indiana, reflecting the complex historical borders of this prairie region.