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1996 Map of Makanda

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Makanda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

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Giant City State Park dominates the rugged landscape of southern Illinois in this late-twentieth-century survey. The area is characterized by heavy forest cover and significant public lands, with the Shawnee National Forest and the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge protecting much of the terrain. The village of Makanda sits near the park entrance, while Cobden is positioned to the southwest, illustrating the small-town settlement patterns that persisted even as recreational and conservation lands expanded.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high density of rural burial sites, including St Josephs Cem and Evergreen Cem, alongside traditional country congregations like Oak Grove Ch and Bethel Ch. The geography is defined by high points such as Tiptop Knob and the waters of Little Grassy Lake, showing a region where the natural environment and historical landmarks like Stone Fort have become central to the local identity.