2018 Map of Cypress
USGS Topo · Published 2018About this map
The lowlands of the Cache River and its associated wetlands define this portion of Southern Illinois, where the boundaries of Union, Johnson, and Pulaski counties converge. The town of Cypress serves as a primary rail and road hub in the northern section, while the community of Grand Chain and the newer New Grand Chain development anchor the south near Shawnee Community College. The landscape is characterized by complex water systems, including Limekiln Slough, Cypress Creek, and the intricate marshes of Hogans Bottoms. Local history is preserved in numerous rural sites like the Cache Chapel Cem, while the terrain is punctuated by distinctive landforms such as Rainbow Arch, Round Bluff, and Turner Bluff. This survey illustrates the settlement patterns of a region deeply tied to its river bottom geography and agricultural infrastructure.
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