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2021 Map of Macon East

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Macon East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Macon and Moweaqua anchor this central Illinois landscape, where the agricultural grid meets the winding drainages of the Sangamon River watershed. The terrain is defined by a series of south-flowing waterways, including Sand Cr and Finley Cr, which break the geometric regularity of the section lines. This rural infrastructure is deeply tied to family names and local history, evident in the network of roads such as Cornthwaite Rd and Walmsley Rd that connect outlying farms to the town centers.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant landmarks preserved on the map, notably the Long Grove Cem located near the headwaters of Long Grove Cr. The map also captures the modern aviation footprint of the area at the Hilvety Airport, situated just south of the Macon Co Shelby Co line. This survey provides a precise look at the rural-urban interface as it existed in the early 2020s, documenting the persistent patterns of Illinois prairie settlement.