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1982 Map of Ashmore

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Ashmore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The winding course of the Embarras River carves a deep, wooded corridor through the central Illinois prairie, anchoring this 1980s landscape. This survey documents the rural character of Coles County, where the village of Ashmore serves as a local hub along the Conrail line. To the northwest, the smaller settlement of Rardin sits near the Norfolk And Western tracks, illustrating the region's reliance on rail transport for agricultural commerce.

Genealogists and local historians will find a wealth of family and community landmarks, including numerous rural burial grounds like St Omer Cem, Knob Cem, and Mitchell Cem. A notable geographic curiosity is the Airtight Bridge, which crosses the river in a remote section of the map. The terrain is further defined by a network of drainage systems such as Little Brush Creek and Polecat Creek, which feed into the main river valley amid a patchwork of township lines including East Oakland and Morgan.