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2021 Map of Brocton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Brocton anchors this agricultural landscape in Edgar County, situated at a key intersection of regional roads and drainage networks. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Little Embarras River, which carves a modest valley through the prairie, joined by tributaries such as Catfish Cr and Brushy Fork. This 2021 survey details a region where small rural settlements like Isabel, Borton, and Kings remain focal points for the surrounding farming community.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds, including Payne Cem, Zimmerman Cem, and the uniquely named Catfish Point Cem. The map also documents modern land management through features like Drainage Ditch Number 2 and Shiloh-Number 2 Drain, illustrating the ongoing human efforts to manage the water table in this low-lying Illinois prairie region near Dole Hill.