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2018 Map of Lincoln East

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Lincoln East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The city of Lincoln serves as the focal point of this 2018 survey, showcasing a landscape where academic institutions and aviation infrastructure meet the rural prairie. The southwestern quadrant is defined by the campuses of Lincoln College and Lincoln Christian Univ, while the regional connectivity is anchored by the Logan County Airport and the smaller Minder Airport. This modern record preserves the legacy of historic transportation corridors, most notably the path of Old Rte 66, which runs parallel to the modern interstate through the settlement of Lawndale.

Beyond the urban center, the map details a grid of township roads that navigate the drainage basins of Sugar Creek, Kickapoo Creek, and Deer Creek. Local history is preserved in several rural burial grounds, including Lawndale Union Cem, Zion Cem, and Skelton Cem near the small community of Skelton. The transition from the dense street plan of Lincoln to the broad agricultural tracts of Logan County reflects the area's long-standing role as a central Illinois hub.