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2015 Map of Matherville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Preemption and Sherrard anchor this portion of the northern Illinois landscape where the Edwards River meanders across the southern edge of the survey. The terrain is notably etched by the dendritic drainage patterns of Camp Cr, Coal Cr, and Mill Cr, which create a complex network of ridges and ravines between the primary agricultural uplands. This 2015 map preserves a record of local social and family history through its numerous burial grounds, including the Schoening Family Cem, Quaker Cem, and the Cable Village Cem.

The settlement pattern reflects a mix of traditional township grids and more concentrated hamlets like Cable, Boden, and Matherville, the latter situated near the shores of Lake Matherville. Distinctive local landmarks such as Orangemans Hall and the Weihler Airport sit alongside a dense network of numbered county roads and avenues, tracing the rural connectivity that has defined this region since its early development.