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2013 Map of Elgin

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Elgin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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The Turkey River winds through the northeastern corner of this Fayette County landscape, anchoring the riverside community of Clermont. Just downstream, the town of Elgin sits at the junction where a historic Mill Race and Otter Cr meet the river's main channel. This 2011-era snapshot of the region shows a transition from these established village centers to the more isolated rural settlements of Brainard and Illyria.

A dense network of gravel and paved roads, such as Echo Rd and Dogwood Rd, connects the scattered farms that line the numerous creek valleys, including Beaver Cr and Mink Cr. Modern land use is reflected in recreational sites like Skip-A-Way RV Park and Campground and the Valley Canoe Access, indicating the river's continued role as a focal point for the community long after the original industrial purpose of its mills had faded.