Prairie City anchors the northern reaches of this Illinois landscape, where a dense grid of agricultural roads connects dispersed rural settlements and local family legacies. The terrain is defined by the drainage network of Shaw Cr, Piersols Run, and Gallett Cr, which carve through the farmland between Manley and Checkrow. This 2012 survey illustrates the enduring importance of local cemeteries to the community's history, with Guernsey Cem, Peirsol Cem, and Checkrow Cem situated across the eastern townships. In the south, the landscape transitions toward Lake Wildwood Haven and the community of Marietta, while Dyers Mound stands as a prominent physical landmark near the Mound Cem. The map provides a detailed view of the rural infrastructure, from the Bushnell City Cem on the western edge to the small drainage of Silver Cr in the east.
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1912 · Macomb
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1914 · Macomb
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1915 · Avon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1916 · Good Hope
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Vermont
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Good Hope
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1921 · Vermont
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Avon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Adair
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Adair
USGS Topo · 1:24,000