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2018 Map of Arenzville West

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Arenzville West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The lowlands of the Illinois River valley define this landscape south of Beardstown, where a complex network of drainage ditches and levees manages the fertile floodplains. Features such as the North Lake Ditch, S Beardstown Ditch, and Pankey Pond Ditch illustrate the extensive human intervention required to maintain agricultural productivity in this riverine environment. The map details the transition from the southern outskirts of Beardstown through the small settlement of Hagener, following the course of Indian Creek as it winds toward its confluence.

For local historians and genealogists, the map preserves the locations of several community landmarks, including Saint Peters Lutheran Cem and Schneider Cem. The prevalence of small aviation facilities like Krohe Airport and Kinsey RLA Airport suggests a landscape geared toward aerial crop management and private transport. Notable infrastructure includes the Wagoner Bridge and the Old Channel Mud Cr, documenting the evolving hydrography of Cass and Morgan counties.