Blairsville and the small unincorporated community of Aden anchor this agricultural landscape in Hamilton County. The terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including the meandering paths of Haw Cr and Big Cr, which influence the layout of the local section-line roads. In the eastern portion of the map, the settlement of Bungay sits near the intersection of several county roads, reflecting the dispersed nature of rural Illinois townships. Genealogists may find particular interest in the location of Springer Cem along Blairsville Rd 1800N, a landmark preserved amidst the surrounding fields. The map detail highlights how the hydrography, from the seasonal Wolf Cr Drain to the steady flow of Ferguson Cr, historically dictated the placement of homesteads and connecting routes like Aden Rd and Blairsville Rd.
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1941 · Enfield
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · McLeansboro
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Enfield
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · McLeansboro
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Wayne City
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Fairfield
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Belleville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Belleville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1971 · Boyleston
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Burnt Prairie
USGS Topo · 1:24,000