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2012 Map of Brighton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Brighton serves as the primary municipal hub in this region of southwestern Illinois, where traditional grid streets meet the winding drainages of Piasa Cr and Little Piasa Cr. The landscape is defined by its numerous small reservoirs and ponds, including Lake Piasa, Craig Lake, and Thunderbird Lake, which punctuate the agricultural terrain.

Genealogical interest is particularly high here due to the density of burial sites scattered throughout the countryside. From the centrally located Saint Alphonsus Cem near the Baptist Church to the more outlying Trible Cem, Chapman Cem, and Dehne Cem, these sites offer a direct link to the area's rural history. This period in the early 21st century shows a mature road network, featuring named routes like Wagonblast Rd and Grange Hall Rd, that connects family farmsteads with the growing outskirts of the village.