1971 Map of Germantown Hills

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Upper Peoria Lake and the Illinois River dominate the northwest corner of this Woodford County landscape, where the Woodford County State Conservation Area protects the wetlands around Goose Lake. The topography is defined by the deep incisions of Partridge Creek and Richland Creek as they drain toward the river valley. The growing settlement of Germantown Hills is visible in the southwest, complete with its municipal facilities and the Wernsman Landing Strip. This era shows a transition from traditional rural patterns to modern suburban expansion, with family-named landmarks like the Black Partridge Cem and Winkler Cem preserved alongside newer developments. The eastern edge is marked by the Gulf Mobile and Ohio railroad corridor, while recreational sites such as Camp Wildwood and Izaak Walton Lake highlight the area's use for regional leisure.