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2015 Map of Galatia

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Galatia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Middle Fork Saline River and its southern tributaries, Brushy Cr and Bankston Fork, define the drainage and settlement patterns of this section of Saline County. The landscape is characterized by a high concentration of ancestral burial sites, including the Simpson Family Cem, Stricklin Family Cem, and Baker Family Cem, reflecting generations of rural family landholdings. To the south, the city of Harrisburg and the community of Dorris Heights anchor the map, while the northern reaches are home to Galatia and Raleigh.

Transport and utility infrastructure is evident through the central placement of the Harrisburg-Raleigh Airport and the Harrisburg Reservoir. The rectilinear grid of rural roads, such as Karnes Rd and Wayne Rd, suggests a long-established agricultural framework. Smaller settlements like Muddy sit near the river confluence, illustrating how local topography and waterways once dictated the development of these Illinois communities.