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2012 Map of Bingham

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Bingham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Bingham and Bayle City anchor this rural Fayette County landscape, where the agricultural grid is defined by a dense network of county roads and meandering waterways. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the northern reaches of Vandalia Lake, a significant water body formed by the impoundment of Bear Cr and other tributaries. The settlement of Shafter sits just north of the lake, serving as a local crossroads in this productive farmland.

Genealogists will find this 2012 survey particularly valuable for its precise documentation of numerous family and church burial grounds. Landmarks such as Holy Cross Lutheran Cem, Brackenbush Cem, and Monclovia Cem are scattered across the terrain, often located near the creek banks of Hurricane Cr or Panther Cr. The map captures the quiet character of south-central Illinois, where small unincorporated communities and named cemeteries preserve the heritage of earlier pioneer settlements.