1983 Map of Arenzville West

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Illinois River lowlands and the eastern bluffs dominate this landscape in Cass County, where the transition from river bottom to high ground is marked by Bluff Springs. The map illustrates the agricultural and transport network of the early 1980s, anchored by the Burlington Northern railroad corridor. Smaller communities and rural hubs like Hagener and Arenzville are connected by a web of drainage ditches and creeks, including Indian Creek and Clear Creek. Local history is preserved through the locations of several country burial grounds and houses of worship, such as Schneider Cem, Wagle Cem, and Black Oak Ch. In the north, the industrial and aviation infrastructure of Beardstown is evident, featuring the Greater Beardstown Airport and extensive sewage disposal facilities near the riverbank.