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1998 Map of Cadwell

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Cadwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

The agricultural heart of Moultrie County is defined here by the winding course of Jonathan Creek and the organized grid of the surrounding townships. Central to this landscape is the settlement of Cadwell, where industrial features like the Tanks sit alongside the rural infrastructure of the late 20th century. To the west, Lovington serves as a primary hub, while smaller locales such as Williamsburg and Fairbanks anchor the corners of Lovington and Lowe townships.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of community landmarks, including the Seass Cem and rural educational sites like Plainview Sch and Jonathan Creek Sch. Evidence of the area's changing transportation network is visible in the Old Railroad Grade, which suggests a shift from rail dependency to the modern road system. The presence of the Pipeline and multiple Town Hall locations illustrates the intersection of utility development and local civic governance in this Illinois prairie landscape.