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2018 Map of Merna

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Merna and the nearby community of Fletcher anchor this landscape of McLean County, characterized by the expansive agricultural grid of central Illinois. The northern reaches are defined by the winding course of the Mackinaw River and Patton Cr, while the southwestern section is traversed by the legendary corridor of Old Rte 66. This intersection of traditional river-bottom topography and mid-century transportation history highlights the region's transition from early pioneer settlement to a modern agricultural and transit hub.

Local history is preserved in sites like Pleasant Hill Cem, Smith Grove Cem, and Merna Cem, which serve as vital landmarks for genealogists. The map also documents notable infrastructure such as the P J Killian Airport and the distinct elevation of Blue Mound, providing a clear view of how drainage patterns from Money Cr and Crooked Cr have shaped the land use and road networks in townships like T25N R3E and T24N R4E.