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2018 Map of Buckingham

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Buckingham and the surrounding prairie of western Kankakee County are defined by a meticulous grid of agricultural roads and drainage waterways. This modern survey illustrates the enduring rural structure of the region, where small incorporated settlements like Reddick, Union Hill, and Cabery serve as local hubs for the vast farming landscape. The topography is gently shaped by subtle watercourses such as Reddick Run, Crane Cr, and Granary Cr, which carve shallow paths through the productive fields.

Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint long-established land markers, including the Coleman Cem south of Union Hill and the Smith Cem nestled along the banks of Reddick Run. The area's connection to regional aviation is evident through the presence of private landing strips like Hendrix Airport and Hugh van Voorst Airport. These features, combined with the county boundaries of Grundy and Livingston, reveal the political and social geography of the Illinois heartland in the early 21st century.