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2012 Map of Chatham

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Chatham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Chatham and the southern reaches of Springfield anchor this detailed landscape, which balances suburban growth with deep-rooted rural landmarks. The map traces the winding courses of Lick Cr and Sugar Cr, the latter of which features the Sugar Creek Covered Bridge, a notable regional landmark. To the east, the sprawling waters of Lake Springfield define the local geography, surrounded by small communities like Toronto, Cotton Hill, and Woodside.

Genealogists and local historians will find an exceptional density of burial grounds, including the Chatham Memorial Cem, Cloyd Cem, and Saint Bernard Cem. The survey also highlights modern cultural and educational hubs, such as the Route 66 Drive-In and the campus of Lincoln Land Community College. This record of the early 21st century documents the expansion of the state capital's footprint into the Sangamon County countryside while preserving the locations of numerous family and community cemeteries.