The Sangamon River meanders across this Central Illinois landscape, providing a primary drainage corridor near the agricultural communities of Ellsworth and Arrowsmith. This modern 2018 survey reveals a well-maintained grid of county roads that connects dispersed rural homesteads with important community landmarks. Recreation and conservation are centered around the prominent Dawson Lake within the boundaries of Moraine View State Park, a significant water feature in McLean County. Local family history is preserved through a series of small burial grounds, including the Frankeberger Cem and Dawson Cem. The survey further documents smaller tributaries like Money Cr and the specialized network of local routes such as Dirt Grass Rd, illustrating the intersection of natural waterways and modern infrastructure in the Illinois prairie.
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1926 · Normal
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1930 · Normal
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Le Roy
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Arrowsmith
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Colfax
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Peoria
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Peoria
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Peoria
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1981 · Holder
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1981 · Merna
USGS Topo · 1:24,000