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2021 Map of Banner

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Canton and its eastern surroundings are defined by a complex network of waterways feeding into the Illinois River valley. The landscape is deeply dissected by the various branches of Copperas Creek, including the Middle Branch and West Branch, which carve through the terrain south of Canton Lake. This 2021 survey documents several small, established communities such as Monterey, Breeds, and Rawalts, many of which are situated along the ridgelines overlooking the creek bottoms.

Genealogists will find a significant number of burial sites throughout the rural township, including Red Schoolhouse, Orendorff, and Banner cemeteries. Near the southern edge of the map, the terrain shifts into the alluvial lowlands of the Illinois River, marked by features like Sturgeon Island and King Island along the Fulton and Tazewell county line. The map captures the enduring agricultural character of the region, where roads like Pickle Creek Road and Birds Corner Road follow the section lines of the original land surveys.