Loading map...

2012 Map of Marseilles

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Illinois River cuts through the heart of the landscape, where the Great Falls of the Illinois River and several large islands, including Bells Island and Clarks Island, define the waterway's character near Marseilles. This 2012 survey illustrates the town's position as a riverfront hub, with the CSX railroad running parallel to the water and Illini State Park preserved on the southern bank.

Genealogists will find a high density of small family and community burial grounds scattered across the surrounding countryside, from Manlius Methodist Cem in the northeast to Shaver Cem and Galloway Cem further south. The map also documents the modern infrastructure of the area, featuring the Spring Brook Marina and several local aviation points like the David Gillespie Airport and Mitchell Landing Strip. To the south, the massive footprint of La Salle Lake dominates the horizon, reflecting the region's managed water resources.