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2018 Map of Brownfield

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Brownfield and Hodgeville sit within a landscape of deeply cut valleys and limestone ridges in southern Illinois, where the Illinois-Kentucky border follows the winding course of the Ohio River. The settlement pattern here is tied to the high ground and creek drainages, with Old Brownfield appearing separately from its successor to the west. Much of the central terrain is protected within the Shawnee National Forest, punctuated by prominent landmarks like Deputy Hill and Brownfield Bluff.

Genealogists will find a high density of small family and community burial sites scattered across the township lines, including Shedville Cem, Antioch Cem, and Independence Cem. Transport through these hills is defined by traditional routes like Old Golconda Rd and Bay City Rd, which converge near the river's edge at Lackey Bridge. Numerous seasonal waterways, such as Bay Creek and Cave Cr, carve through the topography, leading toward the Sister Islands in the river channel.