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2015 Map of Mineral

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Mineral and the eastern edge of Annawan anchor this agricultural landscape along the Henry and Bureau County line. The terrain is defined by an extensive network of drainage infrastructure designed to reclaim the fertile lowlands, including the Fairfield Union Special Ditch, Mineral Marsh Ditch, and Kuhn Ditch Number 1. These channels, alongside the meandering Green River, illustrate a long history of water management in the Illinois prairie.

Evidence of early settlement is visible at the Gold Township Cem, located near the center of the survey. The relationship between the natural waterways and the grid of rural roads is clear, with features like Hunt Slough and the Feeder Basin persisting amidst the converted fields. Watercourses such as Coal Cr, King Cr, and Barbara Ditch further emphasize the complex hydrology that supported the local farming economy.