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2012 Map of Dongola

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Dongola and Ullin settlements define the rail-oriented landscape of this southern Illinois quadrangle. Bound by the meandering path of the Cache River to the south, the terrain transitions from the low-lying wetlands of the river basin up toward Rattlesnake Hill and the prominent Butter Ridge. These elevation shifts created distinct pockets for early rural development, evidenced by the numerous burial grounds scattered across the township lines, including American Legion Cem, Mount Pisgah Cem, and the family-associated Sheffer Cem.

Smaller hamlets like Wetaug sit between the larger towns, connected by a network of descriptive local roads such as Sweet Potato Rd and Happy Holler Rd. Water features like Dongola Lake, Lence Pond, and Indian Camp Cr suggest a landscape shaped by both natural drainage and local infrastructure. The map provides a detailed view of these southern Illinois communities as they appeared in the early 21st century, following the historical paths of the Shawnee National line and Old Hwy 51.