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2015 Map of Kirksville

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Kirksville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Lake Shelbyville dominates this part of central Illinois, its branching waters flooding the former valleys of the West Okaw River, Marrowbone Cr, and Wolf Cr. The map reveals a landscape where modern recreation and water management overlay a deeply rooted agricultural and community history. In the village of Kirksville, the gridded rural road network intersects with the shoreline of Emil Lake, while to the southwest, the town of Findlay sits at the edge of the lake's western reach near Findlay Bridge.

Genealogical interest is particularly high due to the numerous family and church burial grounds scattered across the terrain. These include the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cem, Thomason Cem, and Welborn Cem, which often represent the only remaining markers of original pioneer settlements. Engineering landmarks like the Coal Shaft Bridge and Countyline Bridge provide specific points of reference for tracing historic routes across the diverted waterways and local county lines.