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2012 Map of Loraine

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Loraine stands as the primary hub in this western Illinois landscape, situated at the junction where multiple local routes converge. The township structure is well-defined by a network of county roads, such as Co Rd-1450 and Co Rd-150, which connect small agrarian settlements like Stillwell, Chili, and Woodville. This map is particularly valuable for genealogical research due to the density of burial sites, ranging from larger community grounds like Loraine New Cem to smaller, isolated plots such as Bean Family Cem and Breneman Farm Cem.

The physical geography is defined by a series of drainage systems including Panther Cr, Mud Cr, and Thurman Cr, which carve through the plains. The presence of both the Clair Landing Strip and Hemming Landing Strip indicates a reliance on private aviation within this rural expanse. These features, combined with the scattered unincorporated communities like Bigneck, illustrate a persistent pattern of rural life and land use in Hancock County.