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2012 Map of Landes

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Landes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Embarras River meanders through this portion of eastern Illinois, shaping a landscape defined by its riparian corridors and long-standing agricultural settlements. Near the river's bend lies Landes, while the communities of Stringtown and Amity anchor the central and southern reaches of the quadrangle. The terrain is intricately drained by numerous waterways including The Slough, Paul Cr, and Dead River, creating a complex network of seasonal and permanent watercourses that have historically influenced road placement and property boundaries.

Local history is preserved in several family and community burial grounds, such as Dark Bend Cem and Old Saint Josephs Cem. The map reveals a structured grid of rural routes like N Crest Haven Rd and E Dundas Ln that provide access to the dispersed farmsteads. These features, along with names like Bugaboo Cr and Calfkiller Cr, reflect the deep-rooted vernacular geography of the region as it appeared in the early 21st century.