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2021 Map of Brimson

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Brimson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Brimson sits at the heart of this agricultural landscape in Grundy County, where the meandering courses of the Thompson River and Weldon River dictate the local topography. The map reveals a complex hydrographic network, including several oxbows and abandoned channels such as the Old Channel Thompson River and the Old Channel Weldon River, indicating a history of shifting watercourses. Numerous small tributaries, including Sugar Creek, Furnace Cr, and Raccoon Cr, drain into these larger river basins, creating a patchwork of fertile lowlands and rising hills.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the high density of rural burial sites and places of worship. The map meticulously records the locations of the Willis Chapel Cem, Hatton Chapel Cem, Miller Cem, and Salem Cem, among several others. These landmarks, often associated with early settlement families, are scattered across the section lines and along rural routes like NW State HWY C, providing a clear record of the community's historical footprint in the early 21st century.