Makanda and Cobden sit at the northern edge of the Shawnee National Forest in this modern topographic survey, where the rugged terrain of southern Illinois transitions from the high ground of Tiptop Knob to the bottomlands of the Cache River. The landscape is densely marked by nineteenth-century family burial grounds and community landmarks, reflecting a deep genealogical record across Jackson and Union counties. Noteworthy sites include Stone Fort and the Saratoga Cemetery, alongside numerous smaller plots like the Lockard Cemetery and Zimmerman Cemetery.
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1920 · Jonesboro
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1920 · Dongola
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1922 · Carbondale
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Dongola
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Jonesboro
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Alto Pass
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Carbondale
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Jonesboro
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Alto Pass
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Cobden
USGS Topo · 1:24,000