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1996 Map of Glasford

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Glasford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Glasford serves as a central hub in this Peoria County landscape, positioned atop the bluffs overlooking the wide bottomlands of the Illinois River. The transition from the agricultural uplands to the river basin is marked by a complex network of conservation areas and industrial sites, including the Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area and the Spring Lake State Fish And Wildlife Area. Along the riverbank, the presence of the Kingston River Terminal and a nearby Gaging Station highlights the enduring importance of river navigation and management in the late 1990s.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several small settlements and rural landmarks. The community of Lancaster is documented alongside its namesake Lancaster Cem and Lancaster West Sch. Further south, the settlement of Talbott sits near the Spring Lake Sch, while traditional country churches like St Peters Ch and family-named cemeteries such as Hinkle Cem anchor the social landscape of the day.