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1998 Map of Arthur

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Arthur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

The village of Arthur serves as the central hub of this Central Illinois landscape, situated at the junction of Moultrie and Douglas counties. The area is characterized by a high concentration of parochial educational and religious sites, such as the Mennonite School and German School, which reflect the region's cultural heritage. To the east, the Kaskaskia River and Lake Fork wind through the prairie, supporting the settlement of Chesterville.

Industrial activity is evident in the southern portion of the quadrangle, where the Cooks Mills Oil Field contains several oil and gas wells. Transportation and commerce are anchored by the Consolidated Rail Corp line and landmarks like Rockome Gardens. Genealogists will find numerous family-named landmarks and resting places, including Yoder Cemetery, Otto School Cemetery, and Miller Cemetery, providing a detailed look at the rural cemetery network near Bourbon at the close of the twentieth century.