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2018 Map of Long Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Lake Decatur and the eastern outskirts of Decatur define the northwestern corner of this Illinois landscape, where the transition from urban infrastructure to agrarian expanse is marked by the sprawling Decatur Airport. The terrain is deeply etched by the drainage of Long Creek, which winds through the central portion of the quadrangle. Several small rail-side and crossroads settlements appear across the prairie, including Casner, Mount Zion, and Hervey City, reflecting the region's long-standing reliance on transport networks like the Norfolk Road railroad line.

Local history and genealogy are preserved in the various rural burial grounds scattered throughout the township, such as Ridge Cem, Florey Cem, and the Mount Zion Presbyterian Cem. The map further captures specialized aviation history with the presence of both the major municipal airport and the smaller Corman Acres Airport further south. This survey illustrates the intricate network of county roads and section lines that organize the Macon and Moultrie County borderlands.