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1974 Map of Hagarstown

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

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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The Penn Central rail line cuts a straight path across this central Illinois landscape, connecting the small settlements of Hagarstown and Jimtown during the mid-1970s. This agricultural region is defined by the headwaters of the Kaskaskia River basin, where numerous creeks like Bear Creek, Hurricane Creek, and Raccoon Creek carve winding valleys through the townships of Bear Grove and Seminary.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including several rural congregations and burial grounds such as Hurricane Ch, Bethlehem Ch, and Eakle Cem. The southeastern corner shows the northern reaches of Carlyle Lake and Fish Lake, illustrating the significant water management and recreation infrastructure of Fayette County. Scattered Gravel Pits and the Vandalia Municipal Airport highlight the local industrial and transportation hubs that served the area's rural economy.