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2015 Map of Germantown Hills

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Germantown Hills and the western outskirts of Metamora characterize this portion of Woodford County, where residential expansion meets the dissected upland terrain overlooking the Illinois River valley. The landscape is defined by the deep drainage of Partridge Cr, Blue Cr, and Wolf Cr, which carve through the loess-covered bluffs. Historical continuity is evident in the numerous burial sites and religious landmarks that dot the area, including the Lourdes Church and a series of family and community cemeteries such as Black Partridge Cem and the Winkler Cem.

Water features like Lake Santa Fe, Izaak Walton Lake, and Wildwind Lake are centered within modern subdivisions, reflecting the transition from agricultural use to suburban recreation. In the northern reaches, the terrain rises toward Oak Ridge and Hickory Point, providing a view of the intricate creek systems like Richland Cr and Coon Cr that flow toward Upper Peoria Lake. This survey provides a precise look at the 2015 road network, from the busy Santa Fe Trl to the winding residential lanes of Burkett Hollow.