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2024 Map of Kewanee North

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Kewanee North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The city of Kewanee anchors the southern edge of this Henry County landscape, where the urban grid meets a complex network of agricultural drainage and natural waterways. The surrounding terrain is defined by the headwaters of the Edwards River and the winding course of Mud Creek, which are supported by a system of man-made channels including the Broadbent Lateral Ditch and Acme Ditch. This integration of natural hydrology and engineering reflects the area's long-standing dedication to high-yield prairie farming.

Genealogists and local historians can find several significant burial sites across the township, such as Saint Michael Cem, Garden of Peace Cem, and the Orthodox Cem located near the industrial corridor of Railroad Ave. To the north, the small settlement of Hickory Point sits among a geometric grid of county roads like Possum Trot Rd and Tower Rd, illustrating the persistent rural character of the Illinois countryside outside the primary municipal center.