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2018 Map of Loraine

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The boundary between Hancock and Adams Counties defines the central axis of this landscape, where the prairie of the Illinois interior meets the dendritic drainage of several creek systems. The settlement of Loraine serves as the primary hub in the south, while smaller communities like Stillwell, Chili, and Woodville are distributed along the section-line roads and highway corridors. The terrain is deeply etched by the winding paths of Thurman Cr, Mud Cr, and the South Fork Bear Creek, creating a varied topography that contrasts with the surrounding agricultural grid.

Genealogists will find a high density of rural burial sites, including family-specific plots like the Bean Family Cem and the Breneman Farm Cem. The persistence of these small cemeteries, such as Webster Cem and Kittle Cem, alongside primary town sites like Lofaine Old Cem, provides a clear view of early family settlements and the historical development of these townships. The map documents how the road network, including routes like Co HWY 23, adapted to the natural drainages of Panther Cr and Bismark Cr.