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1986 Map of L'Erable

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of L'Erable
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Iroquois River winds prominently through this central Illinois landscape, serving as the primary drainage for a network of tributaries including Langan Creek, Beaver Creek, and Prairie Creek. The settlement of L'Erable sits south of the river, anchored by the L'Erable Cem, while the small community of Plato is positioned further southwest. This 1980s landscape is defined by the intersection of four distinct townships—Chebanse, Papineau, Ashkum, and Martinton—reflecting a traditional Midwestern agricultural grid.

Water management is a central theme of the geography, evidenced by the presence of the North Martinton Ditch and several named creeks. Local landmarks such as the Radio Tower and a Road Side Park alongside the river suggest a developed rural infrastructure. For genealogists and local historians, the proximity of the settlements and the dedicated cemetery site offer a specific record of the area's late 20th-century development.