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2012 Map of Collison

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Middle Fork Vermilion River carves a winding path through this corner of eastern Illinois, where the landscape is defined by its deep commitment to rural agricultural life and family history. Small, established settlements like Collison and Newtown anchor a grid of country roads that lead to numerous family and community burial grounds, including Porter Cem, Rice Cem, and the uniquely named Emberry Chaple Cem.

Industry and local infrastructure are represented by the Illinois Power Company Lake and the small enclave of Belgium Row in the southeast corner. The land is drained by a network of creeks such as Feather Cr and Gimlet Br, which intersect the steady geometry of North and East range roads. This survey provides a clear view of the area before modern sprawling development, preserving the locations of the Collison post office and local landmarks like Johnson Hill.