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2015 Map of Christopher

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Christopher
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Christopher and the surrounding coal-country settlements of Buckner, Zeigler, and Royalton dominate this landscape within the Franklin County portion of southern Illinois. The map reveals a dense network of local history, particularly visible through the numerous burial grounds like Old Mulkeytown Cem and Miners Cem that suggest the deep-rooted mining heritage of the region. The Big Muddy River winds through the southern section, while water bodies like Zeigler City Lake and Beaver Lake provide central landmarks for the clustered communities.

From the heights of Turkey Knob in the northeast to the residential grids of North City and Coello, the map documents the modern spatial organization of these historic towns. Regional transit is defined by routes such as Sylvia Ave and Post Office Rd, which link the various villages. The inclusion of smaller locales like Mulkeytown and Plumfield provides a comprehensive view of the rural-to-township development characteristic of this part of the state.