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2015 Map of Maquon

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Maquon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Spoon River meanders across the southern landscape of this Knox County territory, defining a valley where the small settlements of Maquon and Gilson serve as local hubs. This modern record reveals a deep layers of local family history through an unusually high density of rural burial grounds. Genealogists can find the resting places of early inhabitants at the Harshbarger Cem, McAllister Cem, and Ferguson Cem, among many others scattered throughout the township.

Transportation follows a grid of rural routes such as CR-20 and CR-12, which connect isolated farmsteads to the larger townships. Significant water features like Horseshoe Lake and the various branches of Haw Creek illustrate the drainage patterns that have shaped agricultural development in the region. The map provides a detailed account of the contemporary landscape while preserving the nomenclature of landmarks like Clark Chapel Cem and Thurman Cem.