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2024 Map of Daum

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Daum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

String Prairie defines the central character of this Greene County landscape, where the agricultural grid meets the wooded drainages of the Illinois countryside. The small settlements of Daum and Kahm anchor the northern portion of the map, connected by a network of rural roads such as Daum Rd and Wayham Rd. These small clusters of activity reflect the enduring rural settlement patterns of the region, maintained by the local road system.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds throughout the area. From Hickory Grove Cem in the north to Whitlock Cem and Taylor Creek Cem in the south, these sites are often the primary markers of historical lineages in this part of the state. The drainage of Sand Branch in the southwest provides a break in the upland prairie, illustrating how local topography influenced the placement of farms and cemeteries alike.