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2024 Map of La Place

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Piatt and Moultrie Counties defines this 2024 survey, where the small settlement of LaPlace sits at the intersection of local routes and the rural grid. This map illustrates the vital role of water management in the Central Illinois plains, dominated by engineered watercourses like Ditch Number 3 and Ditch Number 4, which feed into the West Okaw River. These drainage systems have reshaped the prairie to support the expansive farms that surround tiny hamlets like Lintner and Burrowsville.

For genealogists and local historians, the sheet identifies several key landmarks including the La Place Cem and Turner Cem near the southern boundary. To the south, the settlement of Lake City appears near the meandering paths of Stringtown Branch and Creek Branch. The intricate network of township roads, including named routes like Ocean Trl and Ridge Rd, provides a clear view of the modern land divisions and property access across the county line.