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2024 Map of Galesburg West

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Galesburg West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The western reaches of Galesburg serve as a focal point where urban expansion meets the agricultural landscape of Western Illinois. This territory is notably dense with commemorative and institutional landmarks, including Carl Sandburg College and the Galesburg Municipal Airport. The map highlights a significant concentration of burial sites, ranging from the large Linwood Cem and East Linwood and Linwood Cem complex to smaller, family-named plots like Miles Cem and Horney Cem, offering substantial value for genealogical research in Knox County.

Waterways like Cedar Creek and Talbot Creek carve through the terrain, defining the natural drainage patterns toward the small settlements of Utah and Surrey. The presence of Lake Storey in the north and the extensive rail infrastructure entering the city from the south illustrate the dual character of the region as both a transportation hub and a center for local recreation. The map also delineates the Warren Co Knox Co boundary, anchoring these features within their geopolitical context.