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2021 Map of Monticello

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Monticello
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Sangamon River meanders through this portion of Piatt County, defining the landscape around the city of Monticello and the village of White Heath. This area reflects a long-established agricultural and civic history, anchored by the Piatt County Courthouse in the heart of the county seat. The map reveals an intricate network of rural routes such as Co Hwy 18 and Old Rte 47, connecting smaller settlements like Lodge, Combs, and Centerville.

Genealogical interest is particularly high on this sheet given the concentration of family and community burial grounds scattered across the countryside. From the centrally located Monticello Cem and Old Monticello Cem to the outlying Ross and Hughes Cem, Madden Cem, and Woolington Cem, the map documents the resting places of the region's early residents. Waterways like Goose Cr and Madden Cr feed into the primary river valley, which has historically influenced the placement of both rail lines and early homesteads.