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1996 Map of Duck Island

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Duck Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The Illinois River serves as the dominant artery for this central Illinois corridor, winding between the borders of Fulton, Mason, and Tazewell counties. A complex system of protective infrastructure is evident, with an extensive levee network shielding the riverbank and surrounding wetlands. This landscape is a mosaic of protected conservation areas, including the Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area and the Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge, indicating the region's importance for migratory birds and aquatic ecosystems.

Settlement patterns are concentrated in places like Liverpool and Goofy Ridge, while the eastern portion of the sheet rises into the distinct elevation of Sand Ridge. Local industry and utility are represented by a long conveyor line near the river and the Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery. The variety of water bodies, from Miserable Lake to Goose Lake, illustrates the dynamic nature of the river's floodplain before it transitions into the upland timber of Sand Ridge State Forest.