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2010 Map of East Peru

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of East Peru
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Old Peru and East Peru serve as the primary focal points of this Madison County landscape, situated amidst the branching waterways of the Clanton Creek system. The map documents a transition in rural settlement patterns, showing the physical separation between the original town site and its eastern counterpart. The local history of the township is anchored by several burial grounds, including Peru Cemetery near the northern settlement and Ebenezer Cemetery further south, providing essential reference points for genealogical research.

The terrain is defined by the convergence of the North Fork Clanton Creek and the South Fork Clanton Creek, while the South River cuts through the southeastern corner. A network of rural routes such as Pioneer Ave and Clanton Creek Rd connects the farms and homesteads. Landmarks like the East Peru Post Office and smaller tributaries like Bird Creek and Deer Creek further characterize this quiet agricultural district.