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2021 Map of Herrick

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Herrick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Herrick sits at the intersection of Shelby and Fayette counties, serving as a focal point for this agrarian landscape defined by the winding course of the Kaskaskia River. The river and its tributaries, including Becks Cr and Mitchell Cr, carve through the terrain, most notably around the Dean Hills in the southern portion of the sheet. This area is characterized by a dense concentration of rural burial sites, such as Antioch Cem, Oak Grove Cem, and Pleasant Grove Cem, which dot the landscape alongside a grid of county roads.

The infrastructure of the early 21st century is evident in the numerous bridges crossing the primary waterways, including Lorton Bridge and Wren Bridge. These crossings, along with landmarks like Lorton Cem and Kaskaskia Cem, provide essential points of reference for genealogists and local historians tracing family lineages and settlement patterns in this part of Illinois. The map captures the quiet, enduring character of a region where the natural geography of the river valley continues to shape the community's layout.