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1998 Map of Clarksdale

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Clarksdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The South Fork Sangamon River and its numerous tributaries, including Cotton Hill Creek and Brush Creek, define the topography of this central Illinois landscape. The 1990s character of the area is centered on the expansive waters of Lake Taylorville, where recreational developments like the Lake Shore Golf Club and various Picnic Areas have transformed the shoreline east of the city. Further south, the rural fabric remains intact, structured around early township boundaries like Johnson and Greenwood.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established landmarks such as Anderson Cem and Mound Chapel Cem, along with the small communities of Clarksdale and Vanderville. The presence of a rural Townhall and churches like Providence Ch and Fairview Ch reflects the enduring civic and social anchors of these farming townships. This map documents a transition point where agricultural tradition meets modern municipal water management and recreational growth.