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2012 Map of Downing

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The North Fabius River and its numerous tributaries, including Wildcat Creek and Bridge Creek, define the landscape of this Schuyler County region. Centered on the town of Downing, the map reveals a rural community supported by a network of local roads such as Angel Pass Rd and Prairie View Rd. Smaller settlements and gathering points like Crawford, Middle Fabius, and Energy are dispersed across the township, reflecting a classic Midwestern agricultural settlement pattern.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several significant burial sites, including Friendship Cemetery and Lancaster Cemetery in the north, and McGrady Cemetery further south. The map also documents water management and recreation through features like the Jack Blessing Lake Dam and the Rowland-Klopfenstein Lake. The presence of the Unity Post Office near the eastern border highlights the enduring importance of these small-town landmarks in the early 21st century.