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2012 Map of Creal Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Creal Springs and New Burnside anchor this landscape of the early 21st century, where southern Illinois transitions between the headwaters of the S Fork Saline River and the rolling uplands of Wise Ridge. The settlement pattern reflects a deeply rooted community, with numerous small crossroads like Tunnel Hill and Ozark connected by a network of named country lanes. For genealogists, the map is particularly dense with rural burial grounds, including the Salem Cem, Rich Cem, and Woodside Cem, which are scattered throughout the hills.

Modern recreation and nature preservation are evident in the Lake of Egypt Recreation Area to the northwest and the Ondessonk Camp in the southeast. This area is characterized by its intricate drainage systems, featuring Sugar Cr and Cedar Cr, which shaped the early development of these townships. The survey preserves the precise locations of essential local infrastructure, such as the Po at Tunnel Hill and various historic church sites labeled as landmarks.