
The community of Grantfork serves as a central hub in this Madison County landscape, where agriculture and modern infrastructure meet. The village is anchored by local institutions including the Grantfork United Church of Christ and Saint Gertrude Catholic Church, both of which maintain associated cemeteries that are essential for genealogical research. To the south, the city of Highland borders the expansive Highland Silver Lake, a significant water feature fed by East Fork Silver Creek. The presence of the Old City Reservoir and Highland Sportsmans Club Lake reflects a history of local water management and recreation. Family history is well-preserved across the township in smaller burial sites such as Mundis Cem, Deck Cem, and the Highland Family Cem. Outside the residential centers, the Highland-Winet Airport provides a modern transportation link, while numerous creeks like Sugar Fork and Sand Creek continue to define the drainage patterns of the rural countryside.
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1906 · Breese
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1907 · Breese
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1907 · Belleville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1927 · Edwardsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · Edwardsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1937 · New Douglas
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1944 · New Douglas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · St. Jacob
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Marine
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Worden
USGS Topo · 1:24,000