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2021 Map of Dieterich

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Teutopolis and the surrounding Effingham County landscape are defined by a regular grid of section-line roads and a series of northward-draining creeks. The settlement pattern is anchored by the village of Dieterich, where the local road network shifts to accommodate W Center St and E Center St. Rural life centers on a collection of smaller hamlets and historical landmarks, including Evers and Elliottstown, providing a detailed look at the agricultural footprint of south-central Illinois in the early 21st century.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and parish burial grounds across the township. Established sites such as Saint Paul Lutheran Cem, Saint Aloysius Cem, and King Cem are clearly marked. The drainage system, characterized by Bishop Cr, Little Salt Cr, and Dieterich Cr, carves subtle relief into the primarily flat terrain, influencing the placement of early farmsteads and rural routes like Wooden Shoe Rd.