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2012 Map of De Soto

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Big Muddy River and its major tributaries, the Little Muddy River and Crab Orchard Cr, define the drainage and settlement patterns across this southern Illinois landscape. The map captures the small-town character of communities like De Soto, Hurst, and Bush, which are interconnected by a grid of county roads and historic corridors such as W Main St and Rendleman Rd.

Genealogists and local researchers will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds, including Dillinger Cem, Howard Cem, and McKinney Hill Cem. The southern edge of the quadrangle shows the northern reach of Crab Orchard Lake, while aviation interests are represented by Dury Estates Airport and the outskirts of Southern Illinois Airport. The prevalence of names like Indian Hill and several local stations suggests a long-standing rural network of small landings and crossroads that persist into the 21st century.