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1981 Map of Holder

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

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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Kickapoo Creek and its tributaries define the rolling agricultural landscape of this central Illinois region, where a network of small settlements and rural institutions established the local social fabric. The village of Downs stands at a primary intersection of the Conrail and the Norfolk And Western railroads, which facilitated the transport of grain and local resources. Nearby, the historic community of Bentown and the station at Holder represent the era's dependence on rail connectivity.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the religious and communal sites that anchored these townships, including Benjaminville Ch and its associated Benjaminville Cem. The landscape is dotted with other markers of local heritage such as Pleasant Grove Ch and the Lebo Cem. Industrial activity is noted at the Gravel Pits near the southern bend of Kickapoo Creek, while modern communications are evidenced by several Radio Towers and a specialized Radio Facility.