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2018 Map of Bone Gap

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Bonpas Creek meanders along the boundary of Edwards and Wabash counties, serving as the central geographic spine for this rural Illinois landscape. The small settlements of Bone Gap, Browns, and Bellmont anchor the western and southern reaches, connected by a network of rural routes such as Co RD 1200 N and Co RD 1400 N. The map is particularly dense with small burial grounds that point to the region's deep ancestral roots, including the Tanquary Family Cem, Saint Sebastian Cem, and the Lick Prairie Cem to the north.

Agricultural patterns dominate the terrain between waterways like Walser Creek and Fordice Cr. Unique landmarks such as the Nelson Private Airport and the community of Gards Point reflect the late-20th-century character of these townships. For genealogists, the map provides precise locations for several family and community sites, such as the McClane Cem and Old Bethel Cem, which are essential for tracing local family histories.