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2018 Map of Decatur

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Decatur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Decatur and its surrounding communities are defined by the winding course of the Sangamon River and the broad waters of Lake Decatur. This 2018 survey documents the city's mature infrastructure, from the extensive campus of Millikin Univ to the industrial corridors served by the Illinois Central RR and Norfolk Southern RR. The map provides significant detail for genealogical research, identifying numerous burial grounds including Graceland Cem, Greenwood Cem, and Fairlawn Cem.

South of the city, the landscape transitions toward the smaller settlements of Elwin, Turpin, and Mount Zion. Local landmarks like the Staley Bridge and Lost Bridge span the central waterway, while the A E Staley Cooling Lake indicates the area's continued industrial presence. Traditional rural markers such as the Mount Gilead Cem and Mount Zion Presbyterian Cem anchor the outlying districts, preserving the names of the early church-centered communities that preceded modern suburban growth.