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2021 Map of Bancroft

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Bancroft
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Bancroft and the outskirts of Gilman City occupy the northern reaches of this Daviess County landscape, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of tributaries flowing toward larger basins. The area's character is deeply rural, with significant community resources like the Jamesport Community Lake and Spillman Field providing focal points for local recreation. Genealogists will find interest in the documented locations of the Antioch Cem and Pilot Grove Number 2 Cem, both situated along the sectional road grid that organizes the countryside.

Water is a constant presence, from the smaller Billy Herrin Lake and Wayne Moore Lake to the winding paths of Raccoon Cr, Tombstone Cr, and Brushy Cr. These waterways carve through the township lines, including the boundary between Daviess Co and Grundy Co on the eastern edge. This survey documents the persistent agricultural and community structure of the region, where family-named landmarks like Wilson Hollow remain key identifiers on the land.