1983 Map of Duck Hill

About this map

The town of Duck Hill serves as the focal point for this 1980s-era topographic survey, situated at the junction of the Illinois Central Gulf railroad and several winding creek systems. The landscape is heavily defined by the expansive Camp Mc Cain Military Reservation, which occupies much of the northern and eastern portions of the terrain. The area's social geography is anchored by rural landmarks such as Bethlehem Cem and Mt Pisgah Ch, while the hydrological network is dominated by the Batupan Bogue and Big Bogue. This map illustrates the transition from organized military holdings to smaller rural settlements like Elliott and Sykes, showing a patchwork of wooded hillsides and valley corridors. The presence of the Johnson Landing Strip and a local High Sch in Duck Hill suggests a community balancing traditional agricultural roots with mid-century infrastructure and regional defense needs.