Mount Zion and the surrounding rural townships of Macon County appear in this 2012 survey, revealing a landscape defined by agricultural traditions and the expanding infrastructure of nearby Decatur. The southern reaches of Lake Decatur and the meandering course of Long Creek anchor the hydrology of the region, while the Norfolk Southern railroad line links small communities like Hervey City and Casner. This edition is particularly useful for genealogists, as it meticulously identifies local burial grounds including Ridge Cemetery, Florey Cemetery, and Point Pleasant Cemetery, often located near early settlement sites. The presence of Decatur Airport in the northwest corner highlights the modern transportation hub that shares the landscape with legacy locations such as Prairie Hall and the recreation grounds of Camp Warren along the banks of Big Creek.
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1929 · Decatur
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1933 · Decatur
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · Sullivan
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1940 · Sullivan
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Dalton City
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Bement
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Decatur
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Decatur
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1967 · Long Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Argenta
USGS Topo · 1:24,000