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2017 Map of Harrisburg

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Harrisburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Harrisburg serves as the focal point of this Poinsett County landscape, situated where the ridge terrain meets the flatter agricultural lands to the east. The township is characterized by a high density of rural cemeteries and family-named landmarks, such as Bolivar Cem, Spencer Cem, and Harris Cem, which provide significant value for genealogists tracing family histories in the region. Water features like Lake Poinsett and Wayne Carter Lake are prominent, while small communities such as Whitaker and Farm Hill anchor the outlying areas.

Transport patterns are defined by a mix of established routes like N Illinois Ave and historic paths like Old Military Ln. The map also details numerous small drainages, including Holly Springs Br and Distress Cr, which carve through the undulating hills. This detailed survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the settlement pattern of the early 21st century, showing the persistence of traditional land divisions and burial grounds amidst evolving road networks.