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2012 Map of Loogootee

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Saint James and Loogootee anchor this southern Illinois landscape, where a dense grid of rural roads connects scattered farmsteads and family burial grounds. The terrain is defined by a network of small waterways, including the winding course of Little Hickory Cr and the drainage of Dismal Cr. These creeks dictate the placement of local landmarks like Harris Cem and Stein Cem, which serve as vital points of reference for genealogists and local historians.

A post office at Loogootee remains a central feature, while the surrounding area is punctuated by other named family plots such as Lovett Cem, Besing Cem, and Ambuehl Cem. The hydrography of the region is further detailed with Walnut Cr, Stone Cr, and Fulfer Cr, along with the small Roberts Lake in the northeast. This map illustrates the enduring agricultural character of Fayette County, showing how the modern road system overlays the historic stream-fed geography of the prairie.