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2012 Map of Germantown Hills

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Germantown Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Germantown Hills and the surrounding Woodford County plateau are defined by a complex drainage system that feeds into the Illinois River valley. The landscape is deeply etched by tributaries such as Partridge Cr, Blue Cr, and Wolf Cr, creating a broken terrain that has influenced local settlement patterns and transportation. Rural life is anchored by established community landmarks, including Oak Ridge and Hickory Point, while the presence of two local airfields, John D Rennick Airport and Wernsmans Airport, reflects the modern aerial infrastructure of the region.

Genealogists will find a concentration of burial grounds throughout the area, from the Saint Marys Roman Cem near the eastern border to the family and community plots at Black Partridge Cem, Winkler Cem, and Haedicke Cem. Recreational spaces like Camp Tapawingo and Camp Wildwood utilize the wooded creek valleys, while Lake Santa Fe and Izaak Walton Lake provide structured water features amidst the residential and agricultural expansion of the early 21st century.