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1998 Map of Barry

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Barry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Barry and New Canton anchor this landscape of western Illinois, where the terrain shifts from the developed grid of Barry to the winding drainage networks of the Mississippi River floodplain. The township boundaries of Barry, Hadley, Pleasant Vale, and Derry meet here, defining a region where transportation and topography are closely linked. The presence of Interchange 20 and a series of rural routes contrast with the natural complexity of the many hollows that carve through the hills, such as Grubb Hollow, Horn Hollow, and the evocative Whippoorwill Hollow.

Genealogists and local researchers will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and cemeteries, including Woodruff Cem and Shearer Cem. Water resources are a prominent feature, from the flow of Kiser Creek and Hadley Creek to smaller outlets like Jennings Spr and Weber Spring. The map also documents specialized land uses, such as the Gully Landing Strip and the Shewhart-Gard Settling Basin, reflecting the area's mix of aviation and environmental management.