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2015 Map of Argenta

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Argenta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Sangamon River meanders through the central landscape of this 2015 survey, defining the topography between Argenta and the northern reaches of Lake Decatur. The map documents a predominantly agricultural region interspersed with small settlements like Oreana and Newburg, where rural life is anchored by a dense network of country roads such as Cemetery Rd and Dantown Rd.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds across the township. From the Friends Creek Cem in the north to the Ritchie Cem and Wheeler Cem near the banks of the Sangamon River, these sites offer vital touchpoints for local history. The map also traces the paths of Kickapoo Cr and Friends Creek as they feed into the larger river system, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that have shaped land use in Macon County for generations.