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1998 Map of Fancher

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Fancher
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

The Kaskaskia River winds extensively through this portion of Shelby County, creating a riparian corridor defined by sharp meanders and floodplain lakes like Askins Lake. The landscape is notably marked by its historical infrastructure, most significantly the Thompson Mill Covered Bridge spanning the river in the southern reaches of the quadrangle. This structure, along with nearby crossings like Moore Bridge and Copeland Bridge, reflects the enduring importance of river transit in the local economy and social life.

Small rural settlements such as Fancher and Cowden anchor the surrounding townships, including Holland and Dry Point. The map is particularly valuable for genealogical research due to the high density of family-named cemeteries and rural churches, such as Gallagher Chapel Cem, Mt Hermon Ch, and Pleasant Hill Cem. The presence of several Gravel Pits and the Moffett Landing Strip suggests a mix of local industry and private aviation within this primarily agricultural region at the turn of the millennium.