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2021 Map of Flanagan North

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Flanagan North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Flanagan and Graymont anchor the southern edge of this Livingston County landscape, situated within a highly structured grid of section roads and agricultural tracts. The terrain is defined by a dendritic network of waterways, most notably the Vermilion River in the northeast and several significant creeks including Short Point Cr, Scattering Point Cr, and Morehouse Cr. These natural drainages intersect the rectilinear road system, creating small pockets of undisturbed land amidst the tillable fields.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high density of small family and community burial grounds scattered across the township, such as Springer Cem, Morris Cem, and the Walden Farm Cem. The map also identifies local infrastructure and landmarks like Bradley Bridge and the Adams RLA Number 1 Airport, reflecting the area's mix of rural tradition and modern utility. The distribution of these sites across the prairie suggests a long-standing pattern of family-centered land ownership and localized community centers.