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1980 Map of Griggsville

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Griggsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Griggsville serves as the primary hub of this west-central Illinois landscape, where the grid of the town site contrasts with the sharp ravines of Hatch Hollow and Napoleon Hollow leading toward the valley. The eastern edge of the quadrangle is defined by the Illinois River, where commercial and industrial activity is evidenced by a Quarry, a Pumping Station, and the river-crossing infrastructure of the Norfolk and Western railroad.

Rural life is anchored by family landmarks and small community centers like Valley City and the riverfront at Griggsville Landing. Genealogists can trace local history through sites such as Holy Family Ch, Bethel Ch, and several burial grounds including Elledge Cem and Anderson Cem. To the southwest, the creation of Lake Pittsfield provides a large water body, while the Pike County Conservation Area preserves the wooded bluffs and islands like Blue Island along the river's path.