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1998 Map of Florence

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

USGS Topo · Published 2003

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The Illinois River carves a deep boundary between Pike and Scott counties, defining a landscape where expansive river bottomlands meet the rising bluffs of central Illinois. Settlement patterns are concentrated along the high ground, with villages like Exeter and Bluffs positioned away from the flood-prone flats. The western portion of the sheet is dominated by the Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area, an area characterized by backwater features like Jack Pilot Lake and Ferry Lake.

Genealogists will find a high density of small family and community burial grounds, including the West Rutledge Baker Cem, Sears Cem, and Hill-Crest Cem. Transport infrastructure reflects the area's agricultural reliance, from the Norfolk Southern rail line to the sophisticated system of embankments labeled Road On Levee. Near the southern edge, Browns Mound stands as a prominent landmark overlooking the winding course of Walnut Creek.