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2018 Map of Beecher East

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Beecher East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Beecher and its eastern surroundings are characterized by a precise grid of rural roadways and agricultural tracts that cross the state line between Illinois and Indiana. The landscape is defined by its small settlements and foundational institutions, including Brunswick and Klaasville to the northeast. Notable family and community history is anchored in the numerous burial grounds and churches such as Brunswick Cem, Fuller Cem, and Saint Paul Lutheran Cem.

Drainage across these townships follows natural watercourses like Trim Cr and Pike Cr, which meander through the farmland toward Goose Pond Swamp. Small-scale aviation is represented by the Mussman Airport situated north of Grant Park, reflecting the region's low-density development and reliance on local infrastructure. This 2018 survey detail provides a clear view of the longstanding township divisions and the persistence of early village sites like Polk and Claus.