1944 Map of Beardstown

North of the river, Astoria and Browning serve as primary hubs connected by the Burlington Chicago and Quincy railroad line. The floodplains are rich with named water bodies like Crane Lake, Stewart Lake, and Mound Lake, illustrating the river's dynamic influence on the region's geography. From the Woodland Church in the northeast to the various cemeteries and country chapels like Griggs Chapel, the map documents the spiritual and social foundations of Cass, Schuyler, and Fulton counties during the mid-20th century.