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2021 Map of Crossville

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Crossville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Crossville and the surrounding agricultural lands of White County are defined by the winding course of the Little Wabash River and its various tributaries. This 2021 study illustrates a landscape deeply tied to its rural roots and water-dependent history, evident in crossings like the Hanks Ferry Bridge and Cherry Shoals Bridge. The settlement patterns are concentrated around historic hubs such as Grayville, Calvin, and Phillipstown, each maintaining distinct local identities through their road networks and community spaces.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous burial grounds documented across the terrain, from larger sites like Riverside Cemetery near the river to smaller, intimate locations like the Whiting Family Cemetery. The presence of Fox Island and the confluence of waterways including Elliott Creek and Crooked Creek show how the natural drainage systems of the Wabash basin continue to shape the placement of homesteads and connector roads in this part of Illinois.