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2012 Map of Makanda

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Makanda and the surrounding Southern Illinois highlands appear here in detail, defined by a landscape of high ridges and narrow creek valleys. The village of Makanda sits at the northern edge of the sheet, where Drury Cr and the railroad corridor cut through the terrain. This area is notably dense with family burial grounds and community landmarks, reflecting generations of rural settlement. Researchers will find numerous sites such as Wilkins Cem, Evergreen Cem, and Vancil Cem scattered among the timbered slopes.

Southward, the terrain transitions into the drainages of the Cache River and Bradshaw Cr. Distinctive landmarks like the Water Valley Lookout Tower and Stone Fort mark the high points, while small rural clusters like Water Valley and Saratoga anchor the crossroads. The map also captures infrastructure such as Houseman Airport and the reach of Little Grassy Lake in the northeast, providing a comprehensive look at the intersection of private homesteads and public lands in Union County.