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2012 Map of Manito

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Manito serves as the central hub of this 2012 survey in Mason County, where the village grid meets a landscape defined by an extensive drainage network. The area’s geography is shaped by water management features like Main Ditch, Manito Ditch, and North Quiver Ditch, which support the surrounding agricultural fields. Near the Illinois River, the terrain transitions toward Spring Lake, a significant water body bordered by recreational sites such as Campground Number 1 and the North Park Picnic Area.

Smaller settlements including Radville, Parkland, and Union are connected by a grid of county roads, reflecting the region's rural character. Local history is preserved at several burial grounds, including Meadow Lawn Cem and Saint Fredrick's Catholic Cem. Aviation activity is evident at the northeast corner of the map, where both Manito Mitchell Airport and Waddell Airport are situated, highlighting the town's role as a local center for transit and agriculture.