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2012 Map of Gibson City East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Sangamon River and Hillsbury Slough define the southern landscape of this Ford County quadrangle, where the agricultural grid meets the drainage systems of central Illinois. The small settlement of Elliott serves as a primary focal point, organized around its own local street plan including S St and Midway St. Aviation history is subtly represented by two distinct facilities: Schertz Field Airport in the northeast and the Barnes Landing Strip further south, illustrating the importance of private and local air travel in this rural corridor.

Genealogists will find interest in the documented locations of Oregon Cem and Blackford Cem, which provide specific points of reference for local family histories. The western edge of the map shows the street grid extending from the regional center, including E 8th St and Hager Dr, while Drummer Cr winds through the northwest. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the steady layout of the region's county road system, from Co Rd-900 to E 600n Rd.