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2021 Map of Gillespie North

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Gillespie North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Brushy Mound rises above the rural landscape of southern Illinois, providing a central landmark between the city of Carlinville to the north and the cluster of East Gillespie and Gillespie to the south. This corridor is defined by a series of small water bodies and drainage systems, including Spanish Needle Cr and Sugar Cr, which have shaped the local topography and placement of roads like Brushy Mound Rd.

For those researching family history, the map provides precise locations for numerous small burying grounds, such as Prairie Lawn Cem, Behme Cem, and Mitchell Cem, which are often the last standing indicators of early rural settlements. The transition from established town grids to open acreage is further marked by specialized facilities like Lindell Loveless Airport and recreation sites including Gillespie Country Club Lake and Lake Edward.