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1995 Map of El Paso

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of El Paso
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

El Paso serves as the primary municipal hub in the northern section of this Illinois landscape, situated at the junction of major transit corridors like Interchange 14. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Mackinaw River, which carves through the southern half of the map, and the expansion of Evergreen Lake. This reservoir and the adjacent Comlara County Park represent a significant shift in land use toward recreation and water management for the surrounding townships.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural landmarks, including the Centennial Chapel Cem and Secor Cem. Small agricultural hamlets like Kappa and Dressler are documented alongside numerous Gravel Pits, reflecting the area's geological utility. The map also captures specialized transport features such as the Schertz Landing Strip and the network of creeks like Sixmile Creek and Panther Creek that drain the central prairie.