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2012 Map of Lexington

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

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The Mackinaw River meanders across this McLean County landscape, providing the primary drainage for the agricultural lands surrounding Lexington. This survey illustrates the spatial relationship between the town center and outlying developments like Timber Ridge, while the gridded road network, including the P J Keller Hwy and Clarksville Rd, defines the movement of local commerce. Genealogists will find a concentration of local history at Hibbs Bigger Cem, Scrogin Cem, and the Clarksville Cem, each marking the legacy of early families in the region.

To the north, the small settlement of Meadows sits near the crossing of Highway 24, while the area around Clarksville remains centered on its historic namesake road. Small-scale aviation is represented by Kuntz Field and Thacker Airport, dotting the open terrain. Waterways like Buck Cr and Turkey Cr cut through the fields, following the natural contours that have guided farming and settlement in this portion of Illinois for generations.