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2018 Map of Manito

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Manito
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Manito serves as the central hub of this landscape, where the agricultural grid is defined by an extensive drainage network designed to manage the fertile lowlands. The importance of land management is evident in the engineered waterways like Main Ditch, Manito Ditch, and Hickory Grove Ditch that crisscross the terrain. This rural area is dotted with small communities including Union, Parkland, and Forest City, each tied to the surrounding farm country by a dense network of county roads.

Local history is well-preserved through numerous burial grounds, such as Saint Fredrick's Catholic Cem, Oak Grove Cem, and Coon Grove Cem, which often represent the earliest established points of settlement in the region. Near the northern border, Palmer Flying Service Inc provides a unique operational landmark amidst the fields, while the border between Tazewell Co and Mason Co bisects the map, highlighting the administrative divisions of this central Illinois territory.