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1990 Map of Beecher East

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Beecher East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The town of Beecher and the surrounding rural landscapes of eastern Illinois and western Indiana are meticulously detailed in this late-century topographic study. The area is defined by a transition from the structured street grids of settlements to the broad reaches of Washington and Yellowhead townships. Significant local landmarks include St Lukes Cem and St John Ch, alongside recreational spaces like the Shady Lawn Golf Course. The map captures the subtle hydrology of the region, featuring Eagle Lake and the winding paths of Trim Creek and Pike Creek.

Transportation history is visible through the Old Railroad Grade running north-south, while aviation history is represented by the Klassman Landing Strip. Along the state border, smaller communities such as Klaasville, Brunswick, and Polk serve as focal points for local history and genealogy. Numerous family-named roads and remote sites like Fuller Cem provide a clear record of the area's rural development before modern suburban expansion.