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1974 Map of Grant Ford

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Grant Ford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Highland Silver Lake dominates the central landscape of this Madison County survey, serving as a primary hydrological and recreational hub for the surrounding townships of Alhambra, Leef, Marine, and Saline. The village of Grantfork sits just north of the lake’s eastern arm, while the northern edge of Highland appears at the southern map margin. The area’s agrarian character is punctuated by several family and parish burial sites, including St Gertrudes Cem, Mundis Cem, and Holtzgang Cem, providing significant touchpoints for local genealogical research.

Transportation networks are well-defined by the Illinois Central Gulf and Penn Central rail lines, alongside the Highland-Winet Airport. The presence of a Gravel Pit and the Waterworks near the lake’s spillway indicates the mid-century infrastructure supporting these rural communities. Detailed fencelines and field boundaries are also noted, reflecting the precise land-use patterns of the 1970s.