1989 Map of Holland

About this map

Fort Briggs (Historical Site) anchors the southwestern corner of this survey, marking a significant point of interest near the confluence of the Illinois River and Althouse Cr. The landscape transitions from the broad agricultural flats of the Illinois Valley into a dense network of drainages and ridges. Small settlements like Holland and Bridgeview are situated along the valley floor, connected by a network of rural roads that follow the path of Sucker Creek. The topography is defined by prominent landmarks such as Lime Rock and numerous named tributaries, including McMullin Creek and Thompson Creek, which carve through the northern elevations. This map illustrates the late-twentieth-century rural character of the region, where the flat valley lands meet the steep, timbered slopes of Josephine County.