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1980 Map of Kenney

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Kenney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Illinois Central Gulf railroad serves as the central artery for this central Illinois landscape, cutting through the village of Kenney. This transportation corridor shaped the local economy, connecting grain elevators and rural commerce between the larger hubs of the region. The map highlights the transition between the rolling hills of the Tunbridge township and the flat, productive farmlands of Austin and Texas.

Genealogists will find a wealth of data in the numerous rural burial grounds, including Old Baptist Cem, Tunbridge Cem, and Upper Ridge Cem. The northern section is defined by the winding course of Salt Creek, where a Gaging Sta and multiple gravel pits indicate active resource management. From the small settlement of Rowell to the quiet waters of Lake Urich, the map preserves a detailed record of De Witt County's agricultural and social fabric.